Late Night Riders – On Demand App Discontinued
The On Demand App was launched as part of a demonstration project in December of 2020 for use by riders using WRTA Late Night service. Unfortunately, the demonstration period is coming to an end. As of Wednesday, August 25, the On Demand app will no longer be available.
WRTA riders can still schedule their Late Night trips by calling 330-744-8431 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Late Night riders can register and book trips up to seven days in advance or up to 24 hours before the trip.
Late Night service is a scheduled curb-to-curb service that runs between 9:15 pm and midnight, Monday through Friday in Mahoning County. There is no cost for this service through December 31, 2021.
For more information about WRTA’s Late Night service, check the Late Night page of this website.
Happy Labor Day! (No bus service on Monday, September 6th)
Please be advised that WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Monday, September 6th in celebration of the holiday.
We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe holiday!
Regular bus service will resume on Tuesday, September 7th.
2021 Canfield Fair Bus Schedule
WRTA will be offering bus service to and from the Canfield Fair this year!
August Board Meeting Cancelled
Please be advised that the August Board of Trustees Meeting set for Thursday, August 26 at 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
Warren Route Changes Coming Late August
Four Warren routes will be discontinued at the end of August as the grants that funded operation expire.
The four Fixed Routes that are affected by the change are:
- #70 Southeast
- #72 Southwest
- #74 Elm
- #75 Northwest
Route #28 Warren Express will continue to operate the old route to Lane Drive. Countywide, WRTA’s scheduled curb-to-curb service, will also continue to run.
“We really wish we could have continued service in Warren,” said WRTA Executive Director Dean Harris. “But our grant funding was limited. We had hoped to get the sales tax issue on the ballot so we could continue because the need is definitely there.”
For more information about Countywide service, visit the Countywide section of the website or call the WRTA office at 330-770-8431.
Input Sought for Coordinated Transportation Plan for Mahoning/Trumbull Counties
A new Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan (Coordinated Plan) has been developed for Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. The primary focus of this Plan is to identify transportation needs and gaps experienced by seniors, persons with disabilities and low-income populations in the two counties and determine ways to overcome those mobility barriers.
The plan includes an assessment of mobility needs and resultant strategies to meet needs for the targeted populations as well as the general public. The Coordinated Plan provides strategies to improve transportation services to meet these needs as well as maximize the efficient use of resources.
All members of the public are encouraged to review this plan and submit comments. You can view and/or download an Executive Summary and the full Plan by clicking the links below.
You can also view a document that has further detail on how the plan was developed by following this link.
Comments about the plan can be submitted to Lynda Conway, Senior Associate at the Delta Development Group, Inc. — via email at lconway@deltaone.com or by calling 412-491-5991.
The deadline for submitting comments is Friday, August 6, 2021.
Free Rides on All WRTA Buses Continued Through 12/31/21
Free fares on all WRTA buses will be extended through December 31, 2021.
“We first implemented free fares last year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said WRTA Executive Director Dean Harris. “While that situation has improved in recent months, the Valley is still recovering from its effects in many ways. We want to continue to make it easy for our riders to get to and from their jobs, to medical appointments, and to the many retail areas we serve in Mahoning County and the City of Warren.”
Social distancing on board WRTA’s large buses has been relaxed, and seats that had been blocked off are now available again. However, in accordance with CDC guidelines, passengers are still required to wear face coverings when riding all WRTA buses. And riders should still board WRTA’s Fixed Route buses from the rear door (with the exception of riders using wheelchairs or strollers).
The free fare policy applies to all WRTA services: Fixed Route, Late Night, Countywide and ADA All-Access.
WRTA Is Hiring Drivers
WRTA is looking for cheerful People Persons to join our staff of driving professionals!
Must be capable of safely operating a transit passenger bus or other vehicle on fixed routes, Countywide, or ADA All-Access service. Will collect passenger fares. Valid Ohio CDL with passenger endorsement required. Will complete driver training course for certification. Must be available to work all shifts and Saturday as scheduled. Full- and Part-Time available.
No Bus Service on July 5th
WRTA WILL BE CLOSED – NO BUS SERVICE
Please be advised that WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Monday, July 5th in celebration of the holiday.
We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe 4th of July holiday!
Regular bus service will resume on Tuesday, July 6th.
June Board Meeting Cancelled
Please be advised that the June Board of Trustees Meeting set for Thursday, June 24 at 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled.