OH: Cincinnati Metro: Budget Forecast 'Depressing as Hell,' Says Transit Board Member

A deep dive into Cincinnati Metro's financial affairs confirmed what transit administrators and trustees have feared for years: If ridership doesn't increase, the bus service will continue to struggle with budget deficits for the foreseeable future.

That was one of several observations and conclusions from Tuesday morning's meeting of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority's Board of Trustees meeting, when analysts presented their findings of an external audit of Metro's finances.

"This is depressing as all hell," trustee Peter McLinden said. "I think I've had more fun at a funeral."

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