Blasted for a proposal to permanently eliminate 25 MTA bus lines and reduce service on a dozen others, the Hogan administration has canceled the cuts it previously said were necessary because of coronavirus-related revenue losses.

“With the ongoing review of all transit ridership and public feedback, it became clear that preserving core bus service is essential,” Transportation Secretary Gregory Slater said in a release today.

Instead, agency officials said, the revenue shortfall will be covered by operating MARC trains on an enhanced “R” service schedule and placing commuter buses on “S” schedule service, with the exception of Route 301 and Route 320.

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