Benzie Bus open for the holidays

Public transportation service a life-saver for residents like Lois Weaver From staff reports Benzie Bus believes in its mission “to connect people to community” and that requires working some holidays. “Our customers have spoken about their needs and wants and we have re-allocated drivers to work on those days”, said operations manager Chad Hollenbeck. The […]

Community Faces: Bill Kennis takes over as Benzie Bus executive director

From staff reports “Connecting people to community” is the motto of Benzie Bus, and the public transit organization’s new mission is to connect communities in Benzie County with one another and with Traverse City. Our nearby metropolis represents the hub of a 21-county “micropolitan region” with a population nearing 150,000 — for its commerce and […]