A big blue bus with white stripes and

August 7, 2025

Omaha, Neb— A bold new bus is getting ready to make its debut on Omaha streets. Starting first thing Friday morning people will get a look at Metro Transit’s emboldened identity across a brand new 40-foot bus.  

“This is more than a new coat of paint, this is a visible sign of our promise to the Omaha community,” said Lauren Cencic, Metro Transit CEO. “This is part of our ongoing investment in rider experience and connecting our community to places, people, and opportunities that matter to them.” 

This is the first bus to join Metro’s fleet since 2022. It’s one of 26 new buses with the new design people will see starting to hit the roads over the course of the next few months. 

“Metro Transit is boldly moving across the Omaha area with this distinct new look and new sets of wheels. You won’t be able to miss the big, blue buses and you’ll certainly see the new Metro Flex vans with their signature hot pink and teal design,” said Curt Simon, Board Chair of the Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha. 

The new buses, purchased in part with a competitive federal grant from the Federal Transit Administration, will be used across Metro Transit’s system and will rotate throughout all the routes in the city. Metro anticipates all 26 buses will be received by the end of the year.