ConneX, the on-demand ride service pilot in Sartell, is extended through December 31, 2020. This provides Metro Bus staff an opportunity to gather information about the performance of the service with reduced hours and an expanded service area, detailed below. The following changes take effect Sunday,
Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride and Fixed Route services will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Metro Bus will close early on Christmas Eve, with all buses off the streets by 6 PM as well as no Dial-a-Ride service scheduled after 5:30 PM. Veterans,
Metro Bus Passenger Management Standards serve to protect our riders and Bus Operators from potential injury. By establishing passenger management standards for Bus Operators to follow when assisting passengers using mobility devices, we provide safe practices for Metro Bus Operators and our passengers. Research and Data Metro
Metro Bus announces the appointment of Dave Green to fill the role of Chief Operating Officer. Dave has an Associate’s Degree in Public Administration, a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and is working toward completion of his MBA. He has over 19 years of experience
The annual St. Cloud Times' 5 Under 40 award recognizes leaders in local businesses who innovate, inspire and make Central Minnesota better. Metro Bus CEO Ryan Daniel was recently honored with this year's award along with Joe Francis, President and CEO of Central McGowan; Kayla
More than $3,000 and 2,573 pounds of food were collected during the Jolly Trolley food drive hosted by Metro Bus last week. Metro Bus partnered with Royal Tire and Townsquare Media to collect donations for local food shelves. Since the winter drive began in 2011, more
Starting January 2, those traveling within Sartell will have a new way to get around. Metro Bus is piloting ConneX (pronounced "connects" or "kəˈnekts"), an affordable on-demand ride service, to replace and improve upon Route 32 from January 2-December 31, 2019. It is a call-in service
St. Cloud Metro Bus is currently soliciting public comment for its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. This plan is intended to guide Metro Bus’s efforts to ensure the accessibility of its facilities, stops, and buses where public services are provided. Public comment can be sent
The Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) honored Bob Braegelmann, St. Cloud, with the Minnesota Bus Operator of the Year award at its annual conference last week. Braegelmann, a Fixed Route Operator, has worked for Metro Bus since 1980. Braegelmann is one of the safest Metro Bus
On Thursday, August 16, 2018, a dozen Metro Bus employees participated in the annual United Way Bus Pull presented by New Flyer. Twenty-three teams competed to pull a 35-foot bus 60 feet as fast as possible. The event raised funds for the United Way of
