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Concerted efforts providing promising results on public safety

From General Manager Lesley Kandaras and Police Chief Ernest Morales III [...]

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Apprentice program recognizes skills, builds community

Being a bus operator – especially in snowy Minnesota – takes a lot of skill.

To recognize individuals who master the craft, newly hired Metro Transit bus operators can elect to earn a journey worker certificate through the Bus Operator Apprenticeship Program, one of the few programs of its kind nationally. [...]

Monthly ridership passes 4M, highest since early-2020

More than 4.1 million rides were provided in September, the highest monthly ridership total since early 2020. Average weekday ridership was 133,995. [...]

Know Your Operator: Beth de Salguero

Beth de Salguero thought she'd become an airline pilot, and even earned a degree in air traffic control. [...]