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Tuesday, September 25, 2012  At a public meeting Monday, Richland County officials were peppered with questions by Lower Richland residents who are concerned about what a possible penny sales tax would pay for in the county.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Starting Monday, Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (CMRTA) riders will be able to purchase an All-Day pass.

Monday, May 14, 2012  It's the end of the road for many bus routes in the Capital City, leaving many riders wondering what's next.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Even if you don't ride the bus in the Columbia area you could end up paying the fare for it. At a Wednesday meeting, Richland County Council debated the merits of a penny transportation tax proposal that could end up on the November ballot.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Joe Mikolia might be without a job if CMRTA axes the route that takes him to his job in Irmo.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Midlands transit authorities are expected to recommend deep service cuts this week to keep the region's embattled bus system operating.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Richland County leaders and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce are talking taxes to help save the region's cash-strapped bus system.  Even if you don't ride the bus, you still might be paying for it.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  A familiar idea about paying for the Midlands struggling bus system is picking up steam again with local leaders. A possible penny sales tax to support the system could be put on the ballot for Richland County voters to decide. A similar proposal was narrowly shot down by voters in November 2010.

Monday, November 07, 2011  A new, 11 member Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority board officially began its work Monday.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority is experiencing a shortfall of around $3 million.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Both Richland County and Columbia City Councils approve short-term funding plan for area transit system.

Monday, November 29, 2010  Earlier this month, voters rejected a proposed one cent sales tax increase for buses and road improvements.  The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority met Monday to decide its future.

Friday, October 22, 2010  Representatives from the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority and County Council were all on hand to address the county's public transpiration issues.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  CMRTA officials unveiled new route changes Monday they say will make the bus system faster and more user friendly. Richland County voters will decide in November whether to approve a one-cent sales tax increase to fund transit improvements.

Saturday, May 01, 2010  Midlands bus system to make changes to routes