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In the wake of bus strike, commuters jump into the car pool
by David Molpus, Minnesota Public Radio
March 12, 2004

Because of the strike, April Bergman, left, Rachel Sours-Page, center, and Theresa Sheehy, right, are carpooling. (MPR Photo/David Molpus)

Minneapolis, Minn. — Many regular bus riders have turned to carpooling to get around during the strike by Metro Transit bus drivers.

The Metro Transit Web site helps carpool hunters find each other; that's how Theresa Sheehy, April Bergman, and Rachel, Sours-Page met.

MPR All Things Considered host David Molpus tagged along Friday on their commute from southwest Minneapolis to downtown.

Select the audio link to hear their story.

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