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MEDIA ADVISORY: January 18^th, 2001

Capital Metro Unveils Buses That Make Bevo Proud!

Entire UT Shuttle Fleet to be Replaced with Specially Painted Buses

WHO:

· Hook ‘em (UT Longhorn Mascot)

· Dr. Gerald Harkins, Director of Parking and Transportation Services

· Dr. Pat Clubb, Vice President for Employee and Campus Services

· Joe Powell, Associate VP for Employee and Campus Services

· Karen Rae - Capital Metro General Manager

WHAT:

Capital Metro and The University of Texas roll out a fleet of buses with a distinctive Longhorn look. 30 burnt orange-striped “Bevo Buses” are hitting the streets of Austin this spring. “Hook ‘em” will help christen the new fleet Friday at noon.

WHERE: East Mall Fountain circle drive at San Jacinto and 23^rd Street.

WHEN: Friday, January 19, at 12:00 noon

WHY:

Capital Metro is in the process of replacing the entire UT fleet (currently 87 buses) with newer-model buses. This is part of Capital Metro’s on-going strategic plan to continuously upgrade its entire fleet. 6 million people ride the UT Shuttle every year (about 38,000 per day during the semester). The new burnt orange striping demonstrates UT pride and ownership and makes the buses stand out from Capital Metro’s mainline fleet.