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ORBT doubles Dodge Street ridership, provides spacious ride
The first two days of ORBT were a success, with twice the number of riders compared to Route 2, which it replaced on November 18.
Metro debuts rapid transit line
Omaha’s first rapid transit service, ORBT, launched on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Riders can enjoy the system for free for the first four months.
ORBT launch brings route changes
Metro recently rolled out several route changes related to the launch of its first rapid transit line, ORBT.
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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% […]
Metro Identifies New CEO
July 30, 2020
Metro Transit’s Board of Directors announced Thursday its intention to hire Lauren Cencic as Metro’s new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Executive Director Curt Simon, who is retiring after 33 years of service. “Lauren possesses all the qualities we sought in […]
Service Increases, Route Changes to Begin July 26th
July 14, 2020
Beginning Sunday, July 26th, Metro will increase bus service and make select route changes in an effort to improve efficiency, serve new areas, and allow for more social distancing on board. Changes include: New Service in North Downtown To better […]
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