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North Texans Opting For Public Transportation Amid Rising Gas Prices

He used to drive, but with gas prices rising he is now relying on public transportation to get him where he needs to go.

June 17, 2022

Mikel Calhoun takes DART to work every day.

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He used to drive, but with gas prices rising he is now relying on public transportation to get him where he needs to go.

"This gas, it's killing me," Calhoun said. "I'm starting to catch the bus because it's a lot cheaper. That's the only way I can save because it costs me $80 to fill up my truck."

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