Avron Fernandes

Riding the bus has its pros and cons. Texas State University students voice their concerns and offer some time saving pointers. Avron Fernandes has more in this Bobcat Update.

Texas State University is growing rapidly, and, for many students, the University Tram system has become an integral part of their daily commutes. But Pre-med student Preston O'Brien says the system is not running as effectively as it should.
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Texas State Tram Driver Diana Rawlings says there's always room for improvement, but the Tram system is challenged by the growing ridership.
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Rawlings recommends using the NEXT-Bus smart-phone app to help students plan their commutes. Sophomore Business major Bileili Villegas says riding the bus used to be inconvenient until the app eased her daily commute.
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Even with the help of the app, commuting during peak hours still has many students frustrated. Commuter Sandra Santos says it can be a struggle to get on the bus because of overcrowding.
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With Texas State's enrollment on the rise, it looks like the University Tram system will continue to face problems accommodating all students. For Bobcat Update, I'm Avron Fernandes.