CapMetro sees 65% drop in ridership after stay-at-home order
CapMetro received it's first set of ridership data since the order went into place and on March 26, the company saw a 65% decrease in overall riders.
CapMetro received it's first set of ridership data since the order went into place and on March 26, the company saw a 65% decrease in overall riders.
CapMetro CEO asking Congress to consider financial support for transit during COVID-19 pandemic
In a letter to the Congressional delegation, CEO Randy Clarke says CapMetro is "experiencing a significant impact to the financial resources needed to put service on the street."
In a letter to the Congressional delegation, CEO Randy Clarke says CapMetro is "experiencing a significant impact to the financial resources needed to put service on the street."
CapMetro to implement temporary service changes due to coronavirus
CapMetro says the changes will go into effect on Wednesday, March 18 and are designed to "protect employees, promote public health and ensure that we continue to provide service to all parts of our community."
CapMetro says the changes will go into effect on Wednesday, March 18 and are designed to "protect employees, promote public health and ensure that we continue to provide service to all parts of our community."
CapMetro, UT Austin cancel UT shuttle routes through Spring Break
The company is asking anyone who feels sick to not use their services, remain at home, and follow health guidelines.
The company is asking anyone who feels sick to not use their services, remain at home, and follow health guidelines.
FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro CEO on next steps for Project Connect
Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the next steps for Project Connect.
Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the next steps for Project Connect.
Austin City Council holds hearing on Project Connect
A vote by the council is expected to take place in May. If they approve the project, the plan is expected to go to voters on the November ballot.
A vote by the council is expected to take place in May. If they approve the project, the plan is expected to go to voters on the November ballot.
Capital Metro unveils transit system recommendations, including light rail, Austin Underground
On Monday, March 9, CapMetro will present its Project Connect system plan recommendation to its board of directors and the Austin City Council.
On Monday, March 9, CapMetro will present its Project Connect system plan recommendation to its board of directors and the Austin City Council.
CapMetro, Austin-Bergstrom increasing health safety measures due to coronavirus
On Wednesday, CapMetro released a statement saying to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including flu and COVID-19, please follow standard hygiene measures.
On Wednesday, CapMetro released a statement saying to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including flu and COVID-19, please follow standard hygiene measures.
CapMetro releases statement on Coronavirus as they announce increase services for SXSW
"Capital Metro is following guidance from Austin Public Health and continues to monitor the situation involving COVID-19," Cap Metro said in a statement.
"Capital Metro is following guidance from Austin Public Health and continues to monitor the situation involving COVID-19," Cap Metro said in a statement.
CapMetro to run alternate service on Martin Luther King Day
No MetroRail, MetroExpress or UT Shuttles services will be available Monday.
No MetroRail, MetroExpress or UT Shuttles services will be available Monday.
Class Act: Campbell Elementary students decorate CapMetro's new electric buses
The students of Campbell Elementary and their designs are the focus of this Class Act.
The students of Campbell Elementary and their designs are the focus of this Class Act.
FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro CEO on proposed transit projects
Capital Metro president and CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to discuss what's next for Austin transportation.
Capital Metro president and CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to discuss what's next for Austin transportation.
City, Cap Metro hold joint work session on transportation options for Austin
One of the proposed projects includes a possible underground rail in the downtown area.
One of the proposed projects includes a possible underground rail in the downtown area.
Annual "Stuff the Bus" food drive provides more than 20K meals
Capital Metro, Whole Foods Market, and the Central Texas Food Bank teamed up during the first weekend of December to collect meals for individuals and families in need during the holidays.
Capital Metro, Whole Foods Market, and the Central Texas Food Bank teamed up during the first weekend of December to collect meals for individuals and families in need during the holidays.
CapMetro announces extended holiday schedule, free service on New Year's Eve
Capital Metro will offer extended service on New Year's Eve, with MetroRail, MetroRapid and select MetroExpress routes operating until 2:30 a.m. Free rides will also be offered on all its services, including MetroBus, MetroRapid, MetroRail, Pickup, and MetroExpress, after 5 p.m.
Capital Metro will offer extended service on New Year's Eve, with MetroRail, MetroRapid and select MetroExpress routes operating until 2:30 a.m. Free rides will also be offered on all its services, including MetroBus, MetroRapid, MetroRail, Pickup, and MetroExpress, after 5 p.m.
Capital Metro unveils new Holiday themed buses
The buses have been wrapped in holiday-inspired graphics that include holiday favorites like gingerbread men and presents as well as cowboy boots and a cactus wrapped in lights!
The buses have been wrapped in holiday-inspired graphics that include holiday favorites like gingerbread men and presents as well as cowboy boots and a cactus wrapped in lights!
FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro to introduce new all-electric buses
Dottie Watkins, Capital Metro chief operating officer, joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the benefits and cost of their new all-electric buses and the future of public buses in Austin.
Dottie Watkins, Capital Metro chief operating officer, joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the benefits and cost of their new all-electric buses and the future of public buses in Austin.
CapMetro to bring "Pickup" on-demand service to Leander
The service, beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 17, allows riders to request a ride from their front door to anywhere in the service zone directly from their phone via app or by calling the Pickup Service Center.
The service, beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 17, allows riders to request a ride from their front door to anywhere in the service zone directly from their phone via app or by calling the Pickup Service Center.
Disabled elderly woman told MetroAccess doesn't have safe access to her home
For years, Willie Piper said the MetroAccess bus would come pick her up at her home in North Austin. Now it's a different story after recently moving.
For years, Willie Piper said the MetroAccess bus would come pick her up at her home in North Austin. Now it's a different story after recently moving.
One found dead at East Austin bus stop
On Friday morning police responded to a deceased body found at a bus stop in East Austin.
On Friday morning police responded to a deceased body found at a bus stop in East Austin.