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Metro identifies 24th Street as next transit priority corridor
July 22, 2021
Metro Transit has identified 24th Street as the next transit priority corridor through its public engagement and strategic planning initiative, MetroNEXT. 24th Street was selected after analyzing 15 potential corridors for a variety of factors, including current bus ridership, people […]
Metro Transit announces free rides for K-12 students with pilot program
April 22, 2021
Metro Transit announced today “K-12 Rides Free,” a pilot program to offer free transit access for kindergarten through 12th-grade students in the Omaha region. “Through this program, Metro will be working with schools and students to connect them to public transportation,” […]
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 […]
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