Rising Gas Prices Fueling an Increased Use in Santa Maria Public Transportation

Rising Gas Prices Fueling an Increased Use in Santa Maria Public Transportation

Dave Alley/KEYT SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - As gas prices continue to spike to historically high numbers, Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is reporting the number of people using public transportation is already starting to increase as well. "Indications already indicate that ridership is starting to grow," said Gamaliel Anguiano, SMRT Transit Services Manager. "It's probably in reaction to the increase in gas prices. I know we're only in th…