No WRTA Bus Service on Memorial Day

WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Monday, May 27th 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, May 28th.

Nightline Routes Provide Evening Transportation in WRTA’s Service Area

WRTA’s Fixed Routes generally operate between 5:30 am and 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. But our Nightline service begins operation at 7:15 pm and runs as late as midnight Monday through Friday. There are six Nightline routes that serve the north, east, west and south sides of Youngstown, as well as Austintown, Liberty and Boardman.

For maps and complete schedules for all Nightline routes, visit this page.

 

 

If You’re a Frequent Rider, You Can Save on WRTA Fares

If you ride WRTA frequently, there are several ways you can save significantly on the normal full fare. They include:

• Multi-Ride Tickets, good for 10 rides until all are used.
• Day Passes, good for as many rides as you want during a single day.
• Adult 31-Day Passes, good for as many rides as you want during a 31-day period.

Multi-Ride Tickets and Adult 31-Day Passes are also available at reduced rates for seniors and persons with disabilities.

You can now buy Multi-Ride Tickets and Adult 31-Day Passes online.

See our Fares & Passes page for complete information and rates.

The Next “Where’s Manny” Contest Is Wednesday, February 20 at 9:00 am

If you’re the first to guess where Manny is along one of our WRTA Fixed Routes, you’ll win a $50 Visa Card. The person who makes the second correct guess will win 10 WRTA Adult Ride passes.

Look for our next contest Wednesday, February 20 at 9:00 am on the WRTA Facebook page!

For official rules and more details please visit https://www.wrtaonline.com/manny/

Free Rides on Fixed Routes February 14 for Ohio Loves Transit Day!

The Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) will be part of a statewide celebration of public transportation in Ohio on Thursday, February 14.

The Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) has once again designated this Valentine’s Day as “Ohio Loves Transit Day,” and WRTA will mark the occasion by offering free rides on all fixed routes in its system.

“Ohio Loves Transit Day gives us the opportunity to thank WRTA riders for their loyalty, and also to welcome new riders who may not have used WRTA previously,” said Executive Director Dean Harris. “With our myStop Mobile smartphone app and other technological innovations, they’ll be able to see how easy and convenient riding the bus can be.”

Over three million Ohioans rely on public transportation every weekday — and WRTA riders are a significant part of this group. Over 48 percent of riders use WRTA to get to and from work every day, while others rely on WRTA to get to medical appointments, buy groceries and visit family and friends. In addition, over 40 percent of WRTA riders are seniors or persons with disabilities, while many others don’t own a vehicle and have no other means of transportation.

WRTA is important even to those who don’t use the service personally. Over 78 percent of WRTA trips contribute to the local economy in some way. Area retailers benefit from customers who otherwise would have no way of patronizing their places of business. And WRTA makes it possible for more people to hold a steady job and therefore pay taxes. In fact, it’s estimated that every dollar invested in public transit generates four dollars to Ohio’s economy.

WRTA’s fixed route buses will operate from approximately 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on Ohio Loves Transit Day, while Nightline routes will run as late as midnight. All rides on each of these fixed routes will be free on February 14.

Route and schedule information is available at WRTAonline.com

 

Community Forums at Federal Station

The Western Reserve Transit Authority is holding a series of meetings to get the public’s input in creating routes.

The meetings will also be an opportunity for riders to learn about how WRTA reviews and determines routes.

Market research has already been conducted among riders and agencies that rely on bus transportation for clients.

WRTA is now conducting a review of the performance of each route.

The public is invited to help WRTA design a fixed route bus service for the Valley through the community forums.

Ride FREE on All Fixed Route Buses Jan. 30-31

The frigid temperatures forecast for the next two days have prompted the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) to announce that all rides on its Fixed Route buses will be free on Wednesday, January 30 and Thursday, January 31.

“This is really a safety issue,” said WRTA Executive Director Dean Harris. “For those who can’t get their cars started or who otherwise need to get somewhere, we don’t want them to even think about having to walk. A WRTA bus can get them to work, shopping, the doctor or anywhere they need to go along our regular routes.”

The free ride offer applies only to WRTA Fixed Route buses. Countywide Service and ADA All-Access Service are not included.

The Next “Where’s Manny” Contest Is Wednesday, January 30 at 9:00 am

If you’re the first to guess where Manny is along one of our WRTA Fixed Routes, you’ll win a $50 Visa Card. The person who makes the second correct guess will win 10 WRTA Adult Ride passes.

Look for our next contest Wednesday, January 30 at 9:00 am on the WRTA Facebook page!

For official rules and more details please visit https://www.wrtaonline.com/manny/

WRTA Buses May Be Delayed

Please be advised that due to the inclement weather, WRTA buses may be delayed so please plan accordingly.  Your patience and understanding is appreciated!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 21st