MCTS route changes start Sunday, Aug. 29
The final phase of the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) NEXT system redesign takes effect Sunday, Aug. 29 with improvements and adjustments to routes.
MCTS: Mask mandate extended for public transportation
The TSA has extended a federal mandate requiring the use of masks on all public transportation networks in the United States.
MCTS celebrates Bucks victory, displays special message on every bus
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is helping celebrate the Milwaukee Bucks’ victory over the Phoenix Suns by displaying a special message on every bus in its fleet.
MCTS bus capacity limit lifted starting July 1
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced today that it will lift its passenger capacity limit starting Thursday, July 1. Per federal regulations, passengers and employees must continue wearing masks while on board, regardless of one’s vaccination status.
Loose concrete breaks through MCTS bus floor
A bus went over a pothole Friday afternoon near 72nd and Edgerton and a piece of loose concrete was pushed up through the bottom of the bus.
MCTS Summerfest shuttles canceled for 2021 due to driver shortage
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will not be offering special summer service to Summerfest this year due to a shortage of bus drivers, a release said Sunday.
MCTS Bus Rapid Transit construction breaks ground
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday to kick off construction on the Milwaukee County Transit System’s East-West Bus Rapid Transit project.
Milwaukee County bus driver dies, suffered medical incident at layover
A bus driver for the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) died after suffering a medical incident near 13th and College in Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 25.
MCTS to increase bus capacity limit starting April 12
The use of masks will still be required, and MCTS will continue to encourage best health practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
April Fools! MCTS announces all-new Fish-n-Trips Line 😉
The Milwaukee County Transit System gets a kudos for this hilarious April Fools post -- announcing a new bus line (not really).
MCTS bus given 'all clear' after 'suspicious item' reported
A Milwaukee County Transit System bus has been given the "all clear" after a "suspicious item" was reported, according to MCTS.
Milwaukee County buses capture meteor in the night sky
Dashcam video from buses caught the bright ball in the western sky.
MCTS announces winners of 1st Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship
High school seniors in Milwaukee County who will attend a trade school, college or university were invited to submit a short essay, inspired by Parks' famous quote: "Each person must live their life as a model for others."
MCTS partners with Marcus Center to honor MLK
As part of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration put on by the Marcus Performing Art Center, two bus shelters in Milwaukee received a splash of color.
New MCTS bus route to Amazon fulfillment center in Oak Creek
Route 81 (Amazon-Oak Creek) will begin service Sunday night, Oct. 11 and will connect to 16 existing MCTS bus routes around the county.
MCTS: Bus struck in multi-vehicle crash near Good Hope and Teutonia
MILWAUKEE -- An MCTS bus was rear-ended in a crash near Good Hope and Teutonia on Milwaukee's north side Tuesday afternoon.An MCTS spokesperson told FOX6 News that two vehicles were involved in a crash and one of the two collided with the bus, which was parked for its layover, as a result.The bus driver was the only person on board at the time and was taken to the hospital for medical evaluation.This is a developing story.
'Absolutely stunned:' After bus broke down, MCTS driver thanks 10-year-old boy with new bike
MILWAUKEE -- A 10-year-old Milwaukee boy has a new set of wheels as a "thank you" for keeping a Milwaukee County Transit System employee company when her bus broke down.
Milwaukee County committee unanimously approves plan to require masks on MCTS buses
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County's Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee on Wednesday, July 8 unanimously approved a resolution that would require masks for all Milwaukee County Transit System riders amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bus drivers union in Milwaukee County wants passengers to be required to wear masks
MILWAUKEE -- In Milwaukee County, masks are mandated for county facilities.
MCTS to suspend bus service early through the weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, June 4 they will temporarily suspend all bus service starting at 10 p.m. on Thursday "after experiencing significant service disruptions in the past six days" amid protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd.MCTS will also suspend service early on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (June 5 to June 7).Service will resume each morning as regularly scheduled, officials said.MCTS officials noted in a news release Thursday the daily protest marches close major streets and intersections that are a part of the MCTS core bus route network.