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For the first time in more than 11 years, CapMetro is proposing a fare increase. The word increase can spark a lot of emotion, and there’s never an ideal time to propose something like this. But after more than a decade of rising operating costs and investments in service, CapMetro is recommending the increase to … Read more
Beginning June 1, CapMetro is going back to front door boarding only for bus services across the system. Rear door boarding was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of broader health and safety measures. As travel patterns and operations have continued to normalize, returning to front door boarding helps: Customers boarding our bus service … Read more
In its first eight months of operation, CapMetro’s new Transit Police Department handled more than 3,400 calls for service, made 75 arrests and conducted proactive patrols that accounted for nearly two-thirds of all safety activity across the system. CapMetro Transit Police Chief, RenEarl Bowie, shared those numbers and key observations with the CapMetro Board on … Read more
Paying your fare shouldn’t slow you down when you’re boarding a bus, and now it doesn’t have to. As part of our ongoing process to expedite, modernize, and simplify our fare payment system, we are now introducing tap to pay on all our buses. Beginning February 1, 2026, customers can tap a credit or debit … Read more
We are excited to share new enhancements to the public performance dashboard, reflecting our commitment to providing greater data transparency and accessibility. In October, CapMetro officially launched changes to the public performance dashboard that more seamlessly integrate performance metrics for Pickup service. This dashboard is available on Capmetro.org in the existing performance dashboards section. The key … Read more
When the CapMetro Board of Directors voted to approve Transit Plan 2035 on October 20, 2025, it marked the culmination of 18 months of listening, learning and planning for the future of public transportation in Central Texas. This plan will offer us a path forward into the future, to build a more reliable and connected transit system over the next decade. This plan wasn’t created in a vacuum — it’s a shared vision that reflects … Read more
Meet Alex Abdun-Nabi, CapMetro’s Emergency Preparedness Program Manager who’s been with the agency for the past 4 years and is lovingly nicknamed Mr. Doom & Gloom. Alex has over 10 years of experience as an emergency manager, having previously worked with other agencies in Texas and Michigan. His love of public transit started as a … Read more
We want to hear from you! It’s time again for CapMetro’s yearly budget check-in, and your input is a key part of the process. We’re dedicated to keeping our finances transparent and using your tax dollars responsibly. Whether it’s expanding routes, upgrading services, or making daily rides more reliable, your feedback helps us get it … Read more
1985 was a great year. Gas was $1.09, “Back to the Future” ruled the box office, and “We Are the World” swept the nation. Here in Central Texas, Austin voters made a big decision to invest in the region’s future by creating the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority. CapMetro was born! Fast forward to today and … Read more