The ConneX shared-ride pilot service in Sartell is extended through December 31, 2021. Previously the pilot was set to expire at the end of this year. In early 2020, Metro Bus extended the pilot service with new hours and an increased fare. A decision on whether
Effective Wednesday, April 1, the fare for ConneX, the on-demand ride service in Sartell, will increase to $2.50 per trip. Free transfers will still be in effect during the two-hour window from when the original fare was paid. Passengers will be able to transfer between
As part of the nation-wide effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19, Metro Bus will change all routes and services (with the exception of the Northstar Link) to reflect normal Saturday schedules. Metro Bus Administrative offices and the downtown Mobility Training Center will be closed
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 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
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
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
