Transit Agency Terminates Scandal-Plagued Red Cross Contract

Southern California's largest transit agency terminated the charity's contract and is now looking into potential lawsuit.

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October 19, 2002, 7:00 AM PDT

By C. Scott Smith

"The transit board's general manager, Thomas Larwin, said the Red Cross admitted to defrauding the regional transportation agency by misrepresenting on-time performance for services it provides in a program called MTS Access. The program provides rides in lift-equipped minibuses and vans for people whose disabilities keep them from using regular buses and trolleys."

Thanks to C. Scott Smith

FULL STORY: Red Cross loses deal on transit services

Friday, October 18, 2002 in The San Diego Union-Tribune

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