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Ann Arbor’s TheRide announces July 4 transit schedule

Several services will be temporarily paused in observance of Independence Day.

Ann Arbor’s TheRide to offer Free Ride Weekends as part of AADL Summer Game

AADL card holders can ride TheRide buses for free this summer.

Ann Arbor’s TheRide drops mask requirement

On Tuesday, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), dropped its mask requirement after the Transportation Security Administration announced it would stop enforcing a federal mask mandate.

Ann Arbor’s TheRide receives $300K as first step of Ypsilanti Transit Center expansion

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has announced it will receive $300,000 as part of a $16 million plan to expand the Ypsilanti Transit Center.

COVID-19 surge forces Ann Arbor Public Schools to suspend more bus routes

The change will start Monday and extends until Monday, Feb. 11.

TheRide announces winter schedule starting January 30

“Updates to service have been made to improve on-time performance and service reliability, and to better align with school start and end times," TheRide officials said in an email.

Bus service suspended for 20 Ann Arbor Public Schools routes due to COVID surge

Bus service for 20 Ann Arbor Public Schools routes has been suspended because of the labor shortage tied to the latest COVID surge, officials said.

Berney Arms: Quietest rail stop sees eight-fold passenger rise

The platform near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk sees passenger numbers rise from 42 to 348 in a year.

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Ann Arbor’s TheRide to pause fixed-route bus service on Thanksgiving Day

TheRide announced it will pause several of its services in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Ann Arbor’s TheRide is asking for public input as it focuses on next 25 years

TheRide is seeking feedback from community members to help shape its vision for the next 25 years.

West Michigan district offering $2,500 bonus to new bus drivers

A school district in western Michigan is offering a large bonus to new bus drivers.

Grosse Ile Township Schools suspends general education transportation after sudden resignation of drivers

The sudden resignation of two bus drivers has forced Grosse Ile Township Schools to eliminate general education transportation to start the year.

Ann Arbor’s TheRide to restore all transportation services Sunday

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is restoring its services to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels beginning Sunday, August 29.

Study suggests young children most likely to spread COVID at home to family members

The biggest threat of spreading COVID at home might come from the smallest family members.

Ann Arbor public transportation to offer game day shuttle service

Starting Saturday, September 4, FootballRide will transport fans to and from hotels, parking sites and Michigan Stadium during home games.

Study looks at reducing risk of COVID spread on school buses

Many children will be getting back on a bus to go to school this fall and some parents are concerned about so many children being packed in so close together.

United Way, Washtenaw County hosting annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ event in August

Between August 2-6, United Way and Washtenaw County employees are banding together to collect school supplies for area children in the Washtenaw County Public school district.

More riders return as TheRide lifts capacity limits for Ann Arbor area buses

Community members venturing out of their homes can now use buses from the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) for non-essential trips.

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2021 Ann Arbor Art Fair: Parking 101

This year, the nationally-known art fair has been reduced to three days from July 15-17 instead of its traditional four.

Fare reductions among changes proposed by Ann Arbor’s TheRide

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is asking for public feedback on its Fare Proposal, which outlines future fare changes for different passes and services.

Ann Arbor’s TheRide to require masks through mid-September

On Tuesday, TheRide sent out an email reminding users about the mask requirement.

No Memorial Day service for Ann Arbor’s TheRide

Reduced routes, part of TheRide’s temporary service plan, will resume on Tuesday, June 1.

Help The Ride determine next 25 years of public transportation around Ann Arbor

Members will represent the community and give their input on the challenges and solutions faced by TheRide 2045, the public transit system’s long-range planning project.

TheRide to host public meetings on new transportation proposal

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – On Monday, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will host the first of several virtual meetings to talk to the public about its new service plan. Starting in August, the plan will affect all of TheRide’s bus routes as well as its A-Ride, GoldRide, FlexRide and Night/Holiday services. Changes presented by the proposal include reinstating some routes, adding select weekend services, revising routes to serve different areas and eliminating route variations. Meetings for public feedback will be held this week at noon on Monday and Wednesday, and at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Additional meetings will be at 6 p.m. on March 30, noon on March 31 and at 6 p.m. on April 1.

TheRide, Washtenaw County partner to provide shuttles to mass COVID vaccination site

ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has partnered with the Washtenaw County Health Department to provide transportation to and from the county’s mass COVID vaccination site at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. Service began on Wednesday and anyone who has a scheduled appointment at the EMU site can use the shuttles. “This is an important step in making our mass vaccination site at EMU more accessible. We’re thankful to the TheRide for working with us to provide transportation at no cost to riders,” Loveluck said in a news release. The shuttles operate every 30 minutesThe shuttles are limited to 20 individuals per vehicle.

Michigan Flyer-AirRide will resume service from Ann Arbor to DTW in April

ANN ARBOR – Starting on Monday, April 26, Michigan Flyer-AirRide will be restoring its daily service between East Lansing, Brighton, Ann Arbor and Detroit Metro Airport. The restoration is made possible by funding the bus service secured through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. In order to help prevent the risk of person-to-person transmission of the coronavirus, cash payments will not be accepted. If you’re boarding in Ann Arbor, tickets may be purchased with cash inside the Blake Transit Center during business hours. Cleaning and sanitizing buses daily, with special attention to high-touch areas.

TheRide announces Thanksgiving service changes

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – On Thursday, Nov. 26, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will not offer any of its fixed-route bus service, FlexRide East/West or A-Ride services during the Thanksgiving holiday. Community members needing to get around that Thursday can use TheRide’s FlexRide Holiday Service -- a shared-ride service that operates on designated holidays. The holiday service will operate from 6 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26. Trips can be taken to designated areas in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti andFind designated FlexRide Holiday Service areas here. TheRide does not operate service on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26.

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Northville Public Schools buses can’t run Monday as drivers quarantine due to COVID exposure

NORTHVILLE, Mich. – The Northville Public Schools district did not have enough bus drivers available Monday morning due to COVID-19 exposure that has drivers quarantining. At that time, and in consultation with Durham Transportation, a plan was developed to ensure continuity of operations during this time. The only transportation services available on Monday, October 26, 2020 will be for those students scheduled for door-to-door Special Education transportation. Northville Public Schools will continue to work closely with Durham Transportation to resume K12 transportation as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding in light of this unexpected development resulting from Durham staff quarantines, and additional absences."

Take a virtual tour of TheRide’s new replacement bus

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is getting eight replacement buses for its fleet. The first of the new buses has arrived and TheRide is inviting the Ann Arbor community to give feedback on what they like and don’t like about the new bus. Manufactured by Nova Bus, each new bus has larger windows, a back window, more spacious seating, a designated stroller area, floor markings, full-sized windows on the rear doors and antimicrobial seats. The replacement buses include USB charging ports, push buttons instead of pull cords, internal and external security cameras and destination headsigns. Riders will notice that the bodies of the Nova Bus buses have been designed to reflect the TheRide logo and have large front windshields and front-side windows.

Ann Arbor’s TheRide launches contactless ticketing app

ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) announced this week that it has launched a new contactless mobile ticketing app called EZfare to make riding public transit more convenient and safer amid the global health crisis. TheRide joins 13 other transit agencies from around the Midwest that use the mobile payment system which is powered by service provider Masabi. EZfare is now the largest mobile ticketing platform in the country. Users can download the app for free from the App Store or Google Play. The app operates as a Ticket Wallet and upon boarding, users simply have to show the driver their active ticket on their phone screen.

DDOT drivers stage work stoppage on Friday over work conditions during COVID-19 pandemic

Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) drivers staged a work stoppage and said they don’t feel safe on the job due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. READ: DDOT bus service stops due to driver labor disputeDetroit has 228 DDOT buses. The city brought in Police Chief James Craig and the Chief Operating Officer Hakim Berry to negotiate new safety rules that drivers want to see. They also brought out a new safety door to be installed on all DDOT buses. READ: ‘We’re putting it on the line’: DDOT bus drivers want more protection amid COVID-19 pandemic

DDOT bus service stops due to driver labor dispute

DDOT bus service stops due to driver labor disputePublished: October 2, 2020, 12:18 pmThe city of Detroit announced Friday morning that there is no bus service due to a driver labor dispute. Drivers walked off the job Friday morning.

DDOT bus service stops due to driver labor dispute

DETROIT – The city of Detroit announced Friday morning that there is no bus service due to a driver labor dispute. Here is the statement from the city’s Department of Transportation (DDOT):“The Detroit Department of Transportation is currently undergoing a driver work stoppage due to a labor dispute. At the time being there is no bus service. My men and women are putting it on the line every day,” President of DDOT Union Local 26 Glenn Tolbert said in July. At one point in March, DDOT bus fares were suspended in order to reduce close contact between drivers and passengers

Ann Arbors TheRide: No service on Labor Day

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has announced it will be suspending services on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. For those needing transportation, the FlexRide and the FlexRide Night and Holiday services will be available. The FlexRide service will work from 6 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Labor Day. Reservations for the Late Night and Holiday Service can be made by calling 734-528-5432 or through the MODE Car application. The FlexRide Late Night and Holiday Service costs $5 per person.

Ann Arbors TheRide to start new temporary routes Sunday

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will start its new temporary route plan on Sunday. TheRide also expanded its FlexRide services to work in areas that are not covered by the new plan. To aid in efforts curbing the spread of COVID-19, TheRide announced that it has not printed Ride Guides for the temporary plan. Individual route pages are available by request at the Blake Transit Center and the TheRides main office at 2700 S. Industrial Hwy. Over the course of August, TheRide held a series of virtual meetings discussing the changes The temporary route network was announced in July.

Public invited to Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority budget proposal meeting Thursday

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The public is encouraged to provide comments on Thursday during the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) 2021 budget proposal meeting. The budget meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and will be held over Zoom. The Fiscal Year 2021 budget also preserves TheRides financial sustainability to ensure capacity to re-emerge from the pandemic. Like what youre reading? The Fiscal Year 2021 budget will be formally adopted in a September meeting by TheRide board of directors. The transportation systems 2021 fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2021.

Ann Arbors TheRide to host virtual public town hall meetings starting Tuesday

ANN ARBOR, Mich. On Tuesday, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) will kick off a month-long series of virtual public town hall meetings to discuss temporary changes in services that begin Aug. 30. In June, TheRide announced a series of temporary service changes, including a revised network of bus routes and increased frequency of buses on busy routes. The revised routes are designed to prioritize essential destinations so as to reflect realities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual town hall meetings will take place at the following times:Noon -- Aug. 46 p.m. -- Aug. 6Noon -- Aug. 116 p.m. -- Aug. 13Noon -- Aug. 186 p.m. -- Aug. 19Noon -- Aug. 20Find the temporary service change presentation and summary here. Those who cannot attend the meetings can comment here or by sending an email to planning@theride.org, calling (734) 794-1882 or by mailing a letter to Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority.

TheRide to introduce reorganized routes, increases in services Aug. 30

ANN ARBOR A network of reorganized routes and an increase in services are a few of the changes coming to public transportation in Ann Arbor. In areas where fixed routes buses will not be going, TheRide is offering on-demand FlexRide services. Routes 30, 32, 42, 46 and 65 will change their names. Meetings will be at noon on Aug. 4, Aug. 11, Aug. 18 and Aug. 20. There will also be evenings meetings at 6 p.m. on Aug. 6, Aug. 13 and Aug. 19.

Ann Arbors TheRide to resume collecting fares Aug. 2

ANN ARBOR, Mich. After suspending fare collection in mid-March, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority announced that it will resume collecting fares from passengers on Aug. 2. Tokens and 30-day passes will be available at certain Bank of Ann Arbor locations. Passes and A-Ride Scrip coupons will be available online on Aug. 1. Changes have been made to how TheRide passengers can pay their fares. Learn about health and safety precautions being taken by TheRide at www.theride.orgRelated: Ann Arbors TheRide urges businesses to flatten the rush-hour curve

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