City of San Marcos announces new transit changes due to COVID-19
The city says its transit system "The Bus" will be adjusting its operating hours to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, April 13.
The city says its transit system "The Bus" will be adjusting its operating hours to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, April 13.
Three bus operators, one mechanic with Capital Metro test positive for COVID-19
The names and current medical conditions of the employees are not being released but Capital Metro has provided information about which routes and dates the bus operators worked so customers can proactively monitor their health.
The names and current medical conditions of the employees are not being released but Capital Metro has provided information about which routes and dates the bus operators worked so customers can proactively monitor their health.
FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro CEO on COVID-19 response
CapMetro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to talk about current and future projects and what CapMetro is doing to protect riders.
CapMetro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to talk about current and future projects and what CapMetro is doing to protect riders.
Capital Metro MetroExpress commuter routes to be suspended beginning March 30
The move comes after officials say they saw a significant drop in ridership on the routes which people mostly use to get to and from work.
The move comes after officials say they saw a significant drop in ridership on the routes which people mostly use to get to and from work.
CapMetro to suspend fares starting Wednesday, April 1
The fare-free period is not meant to encourage any additional ridership.
The fare-free period is not meant to encourage any additional ridership.
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.
Austin looks to improve curbside food access, installs new "Food Pick-Up Priority" zones
In an attempt to improve community access to curb-side food pickups, the Austin Transportation Department is installing temporary customer pickup zones for local restaurants that are currently transitioning into take-out and delivery-only services.
In an attempt to improve community access to curb-side food pickups, the Austin Transportation Department is installing temporary customer pickup zones for local restaurants that are currently transitioning into take-out and delivery-only services.
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."
Metro: 'Stay home. Essential travel only.'
Metro announced Tuesday that service will be further reduced on both bus and rail during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Metro announced Tuesday that service will be further reduced on both bus and rail during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Yellow Cab to stay in full operation in Austin, other Texas cities
Yellow Cab says it will continue to operate in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Galveston, Pasadena and in the Rio Grande Valley.
Yellow Cab says it will continue to operate in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Galveston, Pasadena and in the Rio Grande Valley.
Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ridership down, CapMetro driver attendance up during coronavirus pandemic
As healthcare professionals continue to monitor the coronavirus pandemic, CapMetro's operations may change over time.
As healthcare professionals continue to monitor the coronavirus pandemic, CapMetro's operations may change over time.
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.
Officials not ruling out shutting down mass transit in wake of coronavirus
State and local officials are not ruling out the possibility of a shutdown of the mass transit system in New York City.
State and local officials are not ruling out the possibility of a shutdown of the mass transit system in New York City.
Cap Metro plan for subway tops $9 billion
The subway is part of what's called "Project Connect." A massive comprehensive transportation plan that's been in the works for years.
The subway is part of what's called "Project Connect." A massive comprehensive transportation plan that's been in the works for years.
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.