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Metro Operator Tests Positive For Covid-19
Daily cleanings, specialized disinfectant that kills coronavirus and shields are among preventative measures to keep customers and employees safe CINCINNATI – Today, Tuesday, June 30, Metro was notified that an operator has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is quarantining at home. Due to HIPPA regulations, as well as respect for personal privacy, Metro is not…
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Metro To Operate On A Saturday Schedule On Friday, July 3 In Observance Of Independence Day
Metro bus and Access paratransit service will operate on a Saturday schedule on Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. CINCINNATI – Metro bus and Access paratransit service will operate on a Saturday schedule on Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. The Metro and Access administrative office, Sales…
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Metro Operator Tests Positive For Covid-19
Daily cleanings, specialized disinfectant that kills coronavirus and shields are among preventative measures to keep customers and employees safe CINCINNATI – Today, Tuesday, June 23, Metro was notified that an operator has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is quarantining at home. Due to HIPPA regulations, as well as respect for personal privacy, Metro is not…
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Sorta Objects To Raiding Of The Transit Fund
A statement from the SORTA Board Chairman Kreg Keesee CINCINNATI – For nearly 50 years, the City of Cincinnati has collected an Earnings Tax that was put into place to fund the Cincinnati Metro bus system. Today, we learned that City Council will take money from that transit fund to give to the Cincinnati streetcar. While…
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Metro Operator Tests Positive For Covid-19
Daily cleanings, specialized disinfectant that kills coronavirus and shields are among preventative measures to keep customers and employees safe CINCINNATI – Today, Monday, June 22, Metro was notified that an operator has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is quarantining at home. Due to HIPPA regulations, as well as respect for personal privacy, Metro is not…
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Metro To Observe Juneteenth As A Paid Holiday On Friday, June 19
Today the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) board voted unanimously to observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19 as a paid holiday for Metro and Access employees. CINCINNATI – Today the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) board voted unanimously to observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19 as a paid holiday for Metro and Access…
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Two Metro Employees Test Positive For Covid-19
Transit system to continue COVID-19 preventative measures for customer and employee safety CINCINNATI – Today, Monday, June 15, Metro was notified that two of our employees, an operator and a maintenance employee, have tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals have received medical attention and are quarantining at home. Due to HIPPA regulations, as well as respect…
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Metro Offers Hero Pay To Frontline Employees
Hero pay is extended as thanks for the dedication and service provided by our essential frontline employees during COVID-19 CINCINNATI – In recognition of the dedication shown by our essential frontline workers in service to our community during COVID-19, the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) board unanimously voted today to authorize $1.3 million to…
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Metro To Distribute Free Facial Masks To Customers On Government Square
Have a mask on us (and wear it on the bus!) CINCINNATI- Metro is encouraging customers to wear masks while riding as a preventable measure to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. To help with this effort, Metro will be distributing masks free to any customer who needs one on Government Square on the following…
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Metro To Return To Full Service June 28
Transit system to continue COVID-19 preventative measures for customer and operator safety. CINCINNATI – Metro will resume full-service effective Sunday, June 28 to better meet customers’ travel needs as the city begins to reopen. Metro moved to a modified Saturday schedule on March 29 following the State issued “stay-at-home” order and subsequent ridership decline. Customers may…
