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Nassau says it won't contribute to privatized LI Bus system

Bus riders, transportation, planning, labor and civic groups

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | Bus riders, transportation, planning, labor and civic groups hold a mock funeral to mourn the potential loss of LI Bus service in Mineola. (Oct. 6, 2010)

Nassau County officials have no plans to contribute any money toward a newly privatized Long Island Bus system.

During an informational conference Tuesday with potential bidders to take over the county's bus system, Nassau officials disclosed that the request for bids does not include the $9.1 million the county has been paying toward its bus system, sources in attendance said.

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