VIA bus rider says sheโs on the verge of losing job due to unreliable public transit
Thalia Vazquez, 17, is one of thousands who rely on public transportation to get to work. On the day we interviewed Vazquez, which was on a Friday ahead of the Labor Day holiday, the bus was delayed. Vazquez said her family recently received an eviction notice, another reason why itโs crucial for her to keep her job. VIA receives 5/8th of one cent, 1/8th through the Advanced Transportation District funds and half a cent through sales tax. Transit agencies in Houston, Dallas and Austin receive a full cent from sales tax.