Wasserman Withdraws Resolution Cutting Christmas Day Bus Service

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman announced today that he is withdrawing his proposal to discontinue Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) service on Christmas Day. The decision comes after hearing from riders who shared the critical role that transit plays in their lives on holidays as well as throughout the year. According to Wasserman:

“Since introducing this proposal, I’ve heard directly from riders who depend on our buses on Christmas Day – people who need to get to work, to visit family, or simply to carry out the daily responsibilities of life,” said Wasserman. “These stories made it clear that this service is not a luxury, but a necessity for thousands of Milwaukee County residents.”

In 2024, MCTS provided nearly 14,000 rides on Christmas Day. For many of those riders, transit is their only reliable way to access jobs, religious institutions, friends, and family.

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