CapMetro board approves purchase of 197 new electric buses
CapMetro says this purchase is the nation's largest electric vehicle procurement to date.
Capital Metro to offer fare-free service in October
The transit agency says the fare suspension is to thank customers as the agency works to mitigate the service impacts resulting from staff shortages.
CapMetro begins on-demand service in south, southwest Austin
CapMetro's Pickup service is now available in North Oak Hill and South Menchaca.
CapMetro moves forward with creation of its own police force
CapMetro currently spends about $2.9 million a year employing Austin Police Officers part-time.
Driver shortage forces CapMetro to hit the brakes
Cap Metro is suspending its E-Bus service for UT students and other routes, with lower ridership, will be scaled back.
CapMetro expanding pickup service zones in Leander, Northeast ATX
The CapMetro Leander and Northeast ATX pickup service zones are expanding on Monday due to customer demand.
CapMetro looking to hire new bus operators, mechanics
Some qualified candidates can earn up to a $3,500 signing bonus and will be offered full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, says CapMetro.
FOX 7 Discussion: Equity study on CapMetro's Project Connect
University of Texas assistant professor Alex Karner joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss a study to ensure Project Connect helps all communities.
Subway plans proposed for Downtown Austin as part of Project Connect
Project Connect is a multi billion dollar investment passed by the voters in November to bring various systems of mass transit to Austin.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on bipartisan infrastructure plan
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Mike Warren to talk about a proposed federal bipartisan infrastructure plan and also COVID-19 in Austin-Travis County.
Capital Metro and HEB participate in back-to-school donation campaign
Capital Metro and H-E-B work together in a back-to-school donation campaign to provide school supplies for children in the community.
CapMetro to provide free rides all day on July 4th
CapMetro will operate its standard Sunday-level bus service for the holiday.
Homeowners still waiting for reimbursement after CapMetro bus crash
An Austin couple says that they're still waiting for reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs after a CapMetro bus crashed into their backyard in April.
FOX 7 Discussion: Project Connect progress
Dottie Watkins, CapMetro CCO & COO, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about what people can expect from new services launching later this year.
CapMetro offering free rides on weekends from June 5 to July 4
During these free weekends, customers can ride at no cost on MetroRail, MetroBus, MetroRapid, MetroAccess, and UT Shuttles.
Capital Metro bringing back Saturday MetroRail service on May 29
The agency says Saturday rail service returns because it has received increased interest from the community for weekend rail options.
CapMetro to provide public transport for all Austin FC home games
With the first home game around the corner, Routes 3, 383, & 392 and rail at Kramer Station will be fans’ best bet for public transportation.
FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro considering transit police department
Gardner Tabon, executive VP and chief safety officer, talked with Rebecca Thomas about CapMetro considering creating its own transit police.
Austin Strategic Mobility Plan makes progress after 2 years
The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan guides Austin's transportation planning and implementation over the next 20 years.
CapMetro offers free rides to, from COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Anyone with a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in CapMetro's service area can ride any of its services for free to and from the appointment.