Comments on: ECAT Plans To ‘X-Out’ Buses Over Gas Tax Increase Use http://www.northescambia.com/2013/02/ecat-plans-to-x-out-buses-over-gas-tax-increase-use Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:41:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Mike http://www.northescambia.com/2013/02/ecat-plans-to-x-out-buses-over-gas-tax-increase-use/comment-page-1#comment-186769 Mike Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:16:59 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=127302#comment-186769 Our County Commissioners have been paying too much attention to how congress does it's budget, if you don't have money for something, just print some more. Wake up Commissioners, you don't have a printing press, and every penny you spend comes out of some tax payers pocket. Every time we turn around some fee or tax is going up. Maybe your goal is to break me financially so I'll have to enjoy the ECAT experience too. Our County Commissioners have been paying too much attention to how congress does it’s budget, if you don’t have money for something, just print some more. Wake up Commissioners, you don’t have a printing press, and every penny you spend comes out of some tax payers pocket. Every time we turn around some fee or tax is going up. Maybe your goal is to break me financially so I’ll have to enjoy the ECAT experience too.

]]> By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2013/02/ecat-plans-to-x-out-buses-over-gas-tax-increase-use/comment-page-1#comment-186703 David Huie Green Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:16:03 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=127302#comment-186703 Ain't life wunnerful? Ain’t life wunnerful?

]]> By: William http://www.northescambia.com/2013/02/ecat-plans-to-x-out-buses-over-gas-tax-increase-use/comment-page-1#comment-186616 William Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:54:55 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=127302#comment-186616 >>>Actually, Century is a town, not a city. Not sure what the difference is, just that there is one. Correct. They have a Town Council that meets inside their very own City Hall (as it is clearly labeled). >>>Actually, Century is a town, not a city. Not sure what the difference is, just that there is one.

Correct. They have a Town Council that meets inside their very own City Hall (as it is clearly labeled).

]]> By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2013/02/ecat-plans-to-x-out-buses-over-gas-tax-increase-use/comment-page-1#comment-186615 David Huie Green Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:50:34 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=127302#comment-186615 Actually, Century is a town, not a city. Not sure what the difference is, just that there is one. Actually, Century is a town, not a city.
Not sure what the difference is, just that there is one.

]]> By: ts http://www.northescambia.com/2013/02/ecat-plans-to-x-out-buses-over-gas-tax-increase-use/comment-page-1#comment-186592 ts Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:00:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=127302#comment-186592 Who is this "protest" suppost to effect? The only thing I notice when an ECAT bus goes by is that the only person on the bus is the driver. Am I supposed to be concerned I won't have bus service...that I've never used? I enjoy and use public transit when I go to Chicago, DC, NYC, Boston, SF; and have even used it in smaller cities like Denver and St. Louis to save parking costs downtown. I hate to sound harsh, but with unemployment as high as it is in this area, if people lose their jobs because they no longer have a ride, somebody else that's unemployed and can get to the potential place of employment has a chance to get those jobs. Who is this “protest” suppost to effect? The only thing I notice when an ECAT bus goes by is that the only person on the bus is the driver. Am I supposed to be concerned I won’t have bus service…that I’ve never used? I enjoy and use public transit when I go to Chicago, DC, NYC, Boston, SF; and have even used it in smaller cities like Denver and St. Louis to save parking costs downtown. I hate to sound harsh, but with unemployment as high as it is in this area, if people lose their jobs because they no longer have a ride, somebody else that’s unemployed and can get to the potential place of employment has a chance to get those jobs.

]]> By: Dishearted http://www.northescambia.com/2013/02/ecat-plans-to-x-out-buses-over-gas-tax-increase-use/comment-page-1#comment-186582 Dishearted Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:52:26 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=127302#comment-186582 the city of Century is a city , Pensacola is a city,so why does Century have to abide by the laws that was put in place but Pensacola doesnt, its supposed to be the same law. or are they exempt. the laws are suppose to be in place for all not just part. the city of Century is a city , Pensacola is a city,so why does Century have to abide by the laws that was put in place but Pensacola doesnt, its supposed to be the same law. or are they exempt. the laws are suppose to be in place for all not just part.

]]> By: Bob Hudsun http://www.northescambia.com/2013/02/ecat-plans-to-x-out-buses-over-gas-tax-increase-use/comment-page-1#comment-186398 Bob Hudsun Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:50:28 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=127302#comment-186398 Now those County Commissioners who support this tax, I know they read this blog, As you can see , many are very upset And rightly so, it seems lately we are being told we need to be (paying our fair share) for those who do not have. We where allowed no say in this.Well if we have to pay, so should they, if they do not wish to pay more for THEIR service (I have never used this service) cut it back or just stop it altogether.Fair is Fair. I believe the reason behind this was to have the tourist pay for it.Correct me if I am wrong. Well that', is like having a pair of mules pulling the wagon only thing is , one mule pull the whole load for most of the time.Well its time for those getting a free ride to get out and start pushing, before that one mule dies. Now those County Commissioners who support this tax, I know they read this blog, As you can see , many are very upset And rightly so, it seems lately we are being told we need to be (paying our fair share) for those who do not have. We where allowed no say in this.Well if we have to pay, so should they, if they do not wish to pay more for THEIR service (I have never used this service) cut it back or just stop it altogether.Fair is Fair. I believe the reason behind this was to have the tourist pay for it.Correct me if I am wrong. Well that’, is like having a pair of mules pulling the wagon only thing is , one mule pull the whole load for most of the time.Well its time for those getting a free ride to get out and start pushing, before that one mule dies.

]]> By: Ellen http://www.northescambia.com/2013/02/ecat-plans-to-x-out-buses-over-gas-tax-increase-use/comment-page-1#comment-186397 Ellen Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:50:12 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=127302#comment-186397 I am curious why the County Commissioners have not tried to think outside the box. Was any thought given to alternataives to running the big buses. Perhaps negotiating with the taxi companies or dial a ride (which is used in some other parts of the county), using smaller buses or vans. Surely there must be less expensive alternatives which would still provide a necessary service without causing such dire consequences to those who live in areas not serviced by public transportation. I am curious why the County Commissioners have not tried to think outside the box. Was any thought given to alternataives to running the big buses. Perhaps negotiating with the taxi companies or dial a ride (which is used in some other parts of the county), using smaller buses or vans. Surely there must be less expensive alternatives which would still provide a necessary service without causing such dire consequences to those who live in areas not serviced by public transportation.

]]> By: nodcoop http://www.northescambia.com/2013/02/ecat-plans-to-x-out-buses-over-gas-tax-increase-use/comment-page-1#comment-186393 nodcoop Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:43:15 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=127302#comment-186393 Haleigh, i understand that people who ride the bus use it as their primary form of transportation, but, at least half (?)of them ride it free. increase the bus fare and make all riders pay. it is only fair. with the gas tax we are making the rich (anyone that owns or drives a car) pay for it all. it is not easy on a lot of people to pay for others transportation. i guess this goes along with property owners paying for the public schools for all, but that is another story.... Haleigh, i understand that people who ride the bus use it as their primary form of transportation, but, at least half (?)of them ride it free. increase the bus fare and make all riders pay. it is only fair. with the gas tax we are making the rich (anyone that owns or drives a car) pay for it all. it is not easy on a lot of people to pay for others transportation. i guess this goes along with property owners paying for the public schools for all, but that is another story….

]]> By: aam http://www.northescambia.com/2013/02/ecat-plans-to-x-out-buses-over-gas-tax-increase-use/comment-page-1#comment-186362 aam Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:42:16 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=127302#comment-186362 RE: Jane Put me down for signing the petition. I have already asked Steven Barry how to start this. Maybe we ought to go to the Molino town hall meeting with him and see how to get this going? I know he doesn't think it's fair either he just doesn't have enough support from the other commissioners. Poor Wilson is just playing politics to help his buddy Gene. RE: Jane

Put me down for signing the petition. I have already asked Steven Barry how to start this. Maybe we ought to go to the Molino town hall meeting with him and see how to get this going? I know he doesn’t think it’s fair either he just doesn’t have enough support from the other commissioners. Poor Wilson is just playing politics to help his buddy Gene.

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