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MCTS Announces Spring Service Cuts
Second phase of 2026 budget cuts in bus service will be implemented March 8.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Launches New Fare Evasion, Security System
Aiming to reduce number of free riders, increase transit system revenue.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Hires Outsider As New Deputy Director
After years of abrupt departures, top positions are MCTS are once again filled.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Rides Free For New Years Eve
All buses free from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. A handful will run until 4 a.m.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Fares Go Up Thursday
Base fares and payment caps going up in 2026 amid MCTS budget crisis.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Names New Director of Transportation
Crowley taps budget director to lead transportation department in the wake of the transit budget scandal.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Budget Picture Keeps Getting Worse
MCTS preparing for more cuts in coming years.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Avoids Full Route Cuts Under New Plan
MCTS will not eliminate any routes entirely in 2026, but will cut service on 16 routes.
Nov 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Reaches New Labor Agreement With Union
Three-year agreement avoids union-authorized strike.
Sep 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Rep. Steil Calls For Greater Federal Oversight of MCTS
Congressman points to fare evasion, but hasn't contacted county officials.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Bus Wrap
New Hispanic Heritage bus went into service Monday.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bus System Fare Evasion Plan Gets Chilly Reception
'It doesn't seem like anybody is coming to save the bus.'
Sep 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Labor Negotiations Extended
Current contract extended, creating more time to negotiate new deal. Union voted down recent offer.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Budget Deficit Bigger Than Previously Reported
Planned service cuts will only get the deficit to $10.9 million.
Jul 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Hires Outsider As New Leader
Beleaguered transit system just saw its third director in three years depart.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
