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Fuel Shortage Not Driving More People to Transit
The energy shortage worries car owners but not enough to boost use of public transport. Virginia bus company spokesmen say fuel rationing may bring more passengers, though most expect a lag. Virginia transit firms have faced financial trouble, with Norfolk and Richmond moving to public ownership and more cities likely to follow.
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Sue Johnson
Associated Press
Virginia
Norfolk
Richmond
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Henry Church
Greater Richmond Transit Co
Church
GRTC
B. A. Thomas
Roanoke City Lines
Robert Garland
Garland
Tidewater Metro Transit
E. P. Goodin
Citizens Rapid Transit
Hampton
Newport News
Dave Triplett
Triplett
Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co
Shipyard Bulletin
CRT
Peninsula Planning District Commission
Prince William County
Washington, D. C