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Metro Transit announces ORBT free fare extension
March 25, 2021
Today, Metro Transit announced that the current ORBT free fare period will be extended to early summer. “We’re glad to offer riders more opportunities to experience high quality transit without needing a fare,” said Metro’s CEO, Lauren Cencic. “We’ve seen tremendous […]
Metro Transit updates pandemic procedures, implements federal mask mandate
February 1, 2021
Effective Monday, February 1st at 11:59 p.m., face coverings must be worn to ride Metro Transit buses and paratransit vans and access Metro facilities. Riders not wearing an appropriate face covering will be denied service. Metro is following requirements from […]
Metro Service Increases, Route Changes Coming Mid-November
November 6, 2020
OMAHA, Neb – From Sunday, November 15th through Wednesday, November 18th, Metro Transit will introduce various route changes to increase service, expand routes, and coordinate with the launch of its first rapid transit line, ORBT. “By making these service increases […]
Bus Ridership Increased Forty Percent on Election Day
November 4, 2020
OMAHA, Neb – Metro Transit saw bus ridership increase almost forty percent during its Bus to Ballot initiative Tuesday. Bus and MOBY paratransit services were fare-free for Election Day to help ensure that transportation was not a barrier to vote. […]
Temporary Changes to Route 92 Starting November 18
October 28, 2020
Beginning on November 18, Metro will temporarily modify Route 92 to align with the launch of ORBT and respond to changing ridership patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Route 92 & COVID-19 Ridership on Route 92 has been down about 90% […]
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