September will mark five years since the launch of the Afton Express commuter service that travels between Staunton and Charlottesville and the entity that got the buses rolling has announced a significant uptick in ridership. “The Afton Express has recorded a 38 percent increase in ridership in February compared to February 2025,” said Supervisor Ann Mallek at the May 6, 2026 Board meeting. “This is a really big improvement in helping a lot of …
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