The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate eased holiday travel for students by once again offering the Thanksgiving "Turkey Shuttle" last week.
The shuttle, which transported students from the Mayer Campus Center to all requested terminals at Logan Airport, cost $5. "We weren't looking for a profit, and we probably broke about even," TCU Senator Harsha Dronamraju said.
The busses ran several times a day last Tuesday and Wednesday and proved successful in terms of student usage. "The numbers [of riders] slightly dropped off for Wednesday, but Tuesday's numbers were very strong," Dronamraju said. Both the 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. buses sold out.
The TCU Senate must deal with the annual obstacle of providing volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of the buses. "You have to stand [at the campus center] for 20 minutes, collect tickets and make sure everyone is there, then you can go eat a hot dog or whatever you do with your day," TCU Treasurer Jeff Katzin said in the Senate meeting on Nov. 21.
