New program offers ‘Dillo riders retail discounts

From Austin Business Journal, Deember 10, 2008...

The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority will launch its new ‘Dillo Hop ‘n Shop program on Dec. 11.

The program will offer Cap Metro riders discounts at 12 retailers and restaurants along ‘Dillo routes, including Alamo Drafthouse, RunTex, Katz’s Deli and others. The program will kick off on Dec. 11 with an event at downtown’s Brush Square featuring live music, a dozen downtown merchant booths, prizes and more information about the Hop ‘n Shop program. The event will be from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at 4th and Trinity streets.

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Cap Metro downsizes the number of 'Dillo routes

From News 8 Austin, July 27, 2008...

Fewer 'Dillo trollies will roll around downtown Austin streets starting in August, as Cap Metro cuts the 'Dillo back from five routes to just two.

The number of people riding Cap Metro buses has reached an all-time high. But in the midst of the clamor for cheap transportation, the city's free trolley service, the 'Dillo, barely crawls along.

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Capital Metro to Thin Dillo Herd

From statesman.com April 14, 2008...

Agency looks to increase ridership by eliminating confusing tangle of routes, offering shorter interval between trolleys.

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