Ferris: extended bus hours sounds nice, but the cost does not Ian Price April 27, 2018 1 min read Ray Ferris Several Roanoke City Council candidates are championing the idea of extending Valley Metro’s bus hours, but incumbent Councilman Ray Ferris says the cost of doing so would create an unreasonable burden on city taxpayers. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UVA moves to ban white nationalist rally planner from campusNext: Blue Ridge Literacy seeks mentoring, tutoring volunteers Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025