Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg makes a stop in Austin
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stopped in Austin to spend time with Capital Metro and discuss Project Connect.
Face masks still required on CapMetro vehicles
TSA has extended the nationwide mask mandate for public transit until April 18. The requirement had been set to expire on March 18.
6-year-old girl killed following crash involving CapMetro bus
A 6-year-old girl died from her injuries following a crash between a vehicle and a Capital Metro Bus on Sunday, Feb. 27.
Person hit by Cap Metro bus in South Austin
A person has been hospitalized after being hit by a Capital Metro bus on South Congress near Krebs.
2 children, 5 adults hospitalized after downtown collision involving CapMetro bus
A Capital Metro bus was involved in a vehicle collision on Sunday that sent two children and five adults to the hospital.
CapMetro suspending non-emergency services Feb. 3, operating critical service Feb. 4
CapMetro non-emergency services will be suspended on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to forecasted inclement weather that may create dangerous road conditions.
Capital Metro offering FREE rides after 5 pm on New Year's Eve
CapMetro is offering free rides on New Year's Eve night through its Night Owl service, which runs between popular late-night locations.
CapMetro's "Art on the Bus" contest chooses participating schools
Four schools have been chosen to participate in CapMetro's "Art on the Bus", contest in which the winning school's art gets displays on transit vehicles.
CapMetro breaks ground on new East Austin MetroRapid route
This route is just one of four new MetroRapid bus routes that are a part of Project Connect, which was passed by voters in 2020.
CapMetro transit tunnel will bring rebuild of 4th Street
Rebuilding 4th Street is a big part of making the downtown vision for Project Connect happen, with the focus being on people and not vehicles.
CapMetro considering transit plans that would remove cars from The Drag
Cap Metro wants input from UT Austin students, faculty, and members of the community.
CapMetro looking to raise starting wages for operators, mechanics
ATU Local 1091, which represents CapMetro bus operators and mechanics, has now reached a tentative labor agreement that would increase wages.
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.