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Why are Metro Transit's fares going up?

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 28, 2017

Metro Transit’s first fare change in nearly a decade takes effect on Sunday, Oct. 1, and that’s raised several questions among customers. Here are answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions and comments that we’ve received. Why are [...]

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State Fair, Green Line see record ridership

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 7, 2017

A record number of fairgoers rode to and from the Minnesota State Fair with Metro Transit and the METRO Green Line had its busiest day ever when the fair and several other events landed on the same day last week. Metro Transit provided just [...]

Bus Know Your Operator

Know Your Operator: Connie Isler

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 30, 2017

Connie Isler doesn’t need prescription lenses to see clearly. But she does sport a unique set of black frames, adorned with a small red bow – a subtle but intentional way of broadcasting the environment she hopes customers step into while riding her [...]

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Fareboxes stay the same, but new challenges arise

Posted by Drew Kerr | July 7, 2017

Metro Transit has been using the same fareboxes for nearly a quarter-century. But even after more than 20 years of keeping them in shape, Lead Revenue Mechanic Technician Tim Maloy says his job is as interesting as ever. “It’s a little strange [...]

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New buses bring new look both inside and out

Posted by Drew Kerr | May 30, 2017

New 40-foot buses that recently began arriving feature a more open seating arrangement and several other improvements. The Gillig-made, standard-diesel buses replace three rows of front-facing seats on the passenger side with a single row of [...]

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