Committee refines driver safety barrier bill, narrows scope and trims fund to $1 million Lawmakers reviewed final language for LD 2062, focused on definitions for ‘‘large heavy duty buses,’’ limits coverage to urban fixed-route providers serving municipalities over 20,000 people, and reduced a dedicated appropriation from $2 million to $1 million; committee directed staff to confirm technical definitions before final language.

Maine lawmakers are redefining transit safety with a new bill targeting driver barriers for larger buses in urban areas, aiming to enhance safety while cutting funding by half.

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Metro Council plans Northstar service termination amid performance challenges Metro Council must terminate Northstar services if fare recovery falls below 40 percent.

Maine's House Bill 749 could spell the end for the Northstar commuter rail service if it fails to boost its farebox recovery, igniting a fierce debate over public transit's future.

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