UTA leaders say they're working on several changes that will help improve this winter's ski bus service after big cuts last year.
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Transit Authority officials say they don't expect to have normal ski bus service again this winter after driver shortages forced the agency to. However, they are confident they have found a solution that will improve service.
Some of the conversations have focused on ways to get employees up the canyons without the traditional bus service, since they account for about half of ridership. A shuttle for them would open up more bus seats for skiers and snowboarders. UTA is also working with Salt Lake County and Visit Salt Lake on bringing back a shuttle service that will help hotel guests within the Salt Lake Valley reach the county's mountain resorts.
"We've looked at a number of issues and feel like we'll be in a much better position for this season," he said, speaking to the committee Wednesday. "All these changes we look at as a one-year solution. Our anticipation is that in the 2024-25 season, we would restore something reflective our prior level of service."
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