Time to search the couch cushions. Pittsburgh has blown through its budget for vehicle maintenance this year by nearly $600,000 and still has a month of repairs to go.
Illinois-based Transdev maintains and repairs the city’s 1,200-plus fire trucks, ambulances, snowplows and other vehicles. The aging fleet has been plagued by frequent breakdowns and the need for significant — and often costly — repairs.
Pittsburgh has a six-year, $79 million contract with Transdev. That includes nearly $8.5 million budgeted this year for routine maintenance and over $4 million for more serious repairs…