Casino Takes Over River Rock Bus Shuttle

River Rock Casino in Alexander Valley will take over the shuttle bus service it provides starting next Monday, according to this article in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.

For the past eight years the casino used an outside broker to contract with companies that provided a fleet of about 23 buses. That contract was up, so River Rock decided to take over the service for economic reasons, said CEO David Fendrick.

“For the customer it’s going to be seamless,” Fendrick said. “It gives us more flexibility, so we can lower the rates.”

The buses service customers from more than 30 cities around the Bay Area.

Bus service to the Casino is preferred by many as an alternative to driving. Recently a after her vehicle drove off the road following her visit to River Rock Casino. An autopsy revealed she was intoxicated.

Fendrick said the buses will be newer, and the total number in the fleet will remain about the same. Round-trip fares will cost about $6 to $10, dropping from current rates by about $2 to $4 depending on the location, Fendrick said.

The casino is an enterprise of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, which also runs theon the Russian River.