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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.