City leaders Tuesday rolled out details of their latest effort to keep Albuquerque bus riders safe. The tiered strategy includes a new smartphone app riders can use to anonymously report incidents or issues on city buses or at bus stops. Mayor Tim Keller said the new campaign started along the Central Avenue corridor and will […]
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ABQ transit announces new app aimed at bus safety
City leaders Tuesday rolled out details of their latest effort to keep Albuquerque bus riders safe. The tiered strategy includes a new smartphone app riders can use to anonymously report incidents or issues on city buses or at bus stops. Mayor Tim Keller said the new campaign started along the Central Avenue corridor and will […]
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