Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Eleanore Ryan speak with Allan Pollock and Maria Hinojos Pressey from Cherriots about:

• Maria and Allan’s shared commitment to making public transportation more accessible and sustainable in Salem.
• How Cherriots is expanding service, adding electric buses, and using technology to enhance rider experience.
• The social, economic, and environmental benefits of transit and how it's shaping the city's future.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

00:06:43 - Introducing Cherriots team

00:08:01 - Mission and rider priorities

00:13:14 - Launching electric bus corridor

00:17:05 - Real-time bus tracking apps

00:27:43 - Launching Route 22

00:33:36 - Bus wrap community art

00:39:16 - Record ridership stats