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Axios
06-08-2025
- Business
- Axios
CSU and RTA working to revive U-Pass program
A week after Cleveland State University announced it was discontinuing its discount transit program for students, a revived version is in the works. Why it matters: For more than 20 years, CSU's "U-Pass" gave students access to unlimited transportation on all RTA buses and trains at a highly discounted rate (about $60 per semester), included in upfront student fees. Yes, but: Ohio's new state budget bill disallowed special purpose fees "applied uniformly to all enrolled students," CSU spokesperson Kristin Broka told Axios last week. The latest: In an email to the campus community Tuesday, CSU president Laura Bloomberg said CSU and RTA are working to finalize a new agreement whereby students opt in to the program. Those who don't opt in won't be assessed the fee.
Axios
31-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
Cleveland State ends U-Pass transit program
Cleveland State University has discontinued its U-Pass program offering unlimited RTA rides to students, though some are fighting for its return. Why it matters: For more than 20 years, the U-Pass gave students access to transportation on all RTA buses and trains at a highly discounted rate (about $60 per semester) included in upfront student fees. Without it, students will have to pay full freight ($95 per month) for RTA's unlimited pass. State of play: Students raised concerns after a brisk notification from CSU's division of hospitality and facilities services Wednesday morning, which was obtained by Axios. What they're saying: President Laura Bloomberg explained in a follow-up email that state regulations no longer allow CSU to charge the upfront fee as part of its billing process. "I am truly sorry for the stress this is causing, including the unexpected financial hardship caused by the abrupt nature of this change," Bloomberg wrote. "While we cannot control the state regulations that impact the student fee structure, we are working internally on options to lessen the immediate financial impact." Between the lines: Bloomberg didn't say which regulation impacted the program. The agreement generated $1.4 million in annual revenue for RTA. The other side: The grassroots activist network Clevelanders for Public Transit launched a petition to restore the U-Pass shortly after students received word of its termination.
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First Post
08-07-2025
- First Post
US: Hyderabad family of 4 killed as car bursts into flames in road accident
A family of four from Hyderabad, including two children, died in a tragic road accident in the US after their car caught fire following a crash with a truck. read more A family of four from Hyderabad, including two children, tragically died in the US on Monday after their car caught fire following a crash with a truck on the highway between Atlanta and Dallas. The family—Sri Venkat, his wife Tejaswini, and their two children—were originally from Kompally in Hyderabad. They had been visiting relatives in Atlanta and were driving back home to Dallas when the accident happened. Reports said the crash occurred in Greene County, where a truck collided with their car, sparking a fire that killed all four at the scene. Officials are conducting forensic tests to confirm the victims' identities through DNA samples. Once identified, arrangements will be made to bring the bodies back to Hyderabad for the last rites. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In a separate incident, two Indian students from Cleveland State University died in a road accident in New York, the Indian Consulate confirmed on Tuesday. The victims were identified as Manav Patel, 20, and Saurav Prabhakar, 23, according to news agency PTI. The Lancaster County Coroner's Office said the crash happened on May 10 in East Cocalico Township. Prabhakar, who was driving, and Patel both died at the scene. CCTV footage showed the car veering off the road, hitting a tree, and crashing into a bridge. 'Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate road accident in which two Indian students from Cleveland State University, Manav Patel and Saurav Prabhakar, lost their lives,' the Indian Consulate posted on X.
News18
08-07-2025
- News18
Hyderabad Family Of 4 Dies After Vehicle Collides With Truck During US Vacation
Last Updated: All four died at the scene, said officials, adding that arrangements are being made to bring their bodies back to Hyderabad for the last rites. A family of four from Hyderabad died in a car accident in the United States after their vehicle was hit by a truck and caught fire. The victims — Tejaswini, Sree Venkat, and their two children — were on vacation in Dallas and were returning from visiting relatives in Atlanta when the accident occurred. All four died at the scene, said officials, adding that arrangements are being made to bring their bodies back to Hyderabad for the last rites. In a separate incident, two Indian students from Cleveland State University died in a road accident in New York, the Indian Consulate confirmed on Tuesday. The students were identified as Manav Patel (20) and Saurav Prabhakar (23), according to a report by news agency PTI. The Lancaster County Coroner's Office said the crash took place on May 10 in East Cocalico Township. Prabhakar, who was driving, and Patel died at the scene. Another passenger seated in the front was injured and taken to a local hospital. CCTV footage showed the car leaving the road, hitting a tree, and crashing into a bridge. 'Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate road accident in which two Indian students from Cleveland State University, Manav Patel and Saurav Prabhakar, lost their lives," the Indian Consulate posted on X. First Published:
India Today
07-07-2025
- India Today
Hyderabad family of 4 on US vacation dies after vehicle collides with truck
A family of four from Hyderabad died after a truck slammed into their vehicle, causing it to catch fire, in the United States. Tejaswini, Sree Venkat, and their two children were on a vacation in Dallas when the incident family was returning from a visit to their relatives in Atlanta when their car was involved in an accident. All four members of the family succumbed to their injuries and died in the car bodies of the deceased will be brought back to Hyderabad for last rites. In a similar incident, two Indian students from Cleveland State University died in a fatal road accident in New York, the Indian Consulate said on Tuesday. The students have been identified as 20-year-old Manav Patel and 23-year-old Saurav Prabhakar, according to news agency to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office, Prabhakar was driving the car when it met with an accident on May 10 in East Cocalico Township. While Prabhakar and Patel died on the spot, another passenger, seated in the front seat, was injured and rushed to a local footage showed the vehicle veering off the roadway, striking a tree before crashing into a bridge."Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate road accident in which two Indian students from Cleveland State University, Manav Patel and Saurav Prabhakar, lost their lives," the Indian Consulate posted on X.- Ends
