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
On June 18, CapMetro joins transit agencies nationwide to celebrate Dump the Pump Day, which encourages people to take public transit, helping you save money, skip the stress of driving and reduce emissions along the way. With daily fare capping, you can ride all day for just $2.50, making transit more convenient and affordable than … Read more
Last year, we introduced you to new wayfinding technology designed to help riders who are blind or have low vision navigate transit more independently. Now, those accessibility initiatives have expanded even more. From smarter bus stop navigation and onboard audio guidance to live visual interpreting services, CapMetro is continuing to test and expand technology aimed at making public … Read more
Welcome to our first episode of Chefs in Transit, where we take you around the city exclusively using CapMetro service to explore local restaurants you need to visit around Austin, all accessible by CapMetro Bus or Rail. We’ll also spotlight the chefs and founders of each restaurant to learn what inspires their unique vision, cooking style, and passion for culinary arts. Our host, foodie friend, and Food … 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
Did you know that CapMetro employs social workers? For National Social Worker’s Month, we wanted to shine some light on these dedicated individuals and their roles supporting the vulnerable communities on our transit system. From coordinating outreach, to assisting individuals experiencing homelessness or those facing challenges related to mental health conditions or substance abuse, CapMetro’s Community Intervention Specialists (CIS) are out in the field every day helping to keep our community safe. The … Read more
There’s a lot going on in Central Texas, and CapMetro is no different. The agency is working hard to continue advancing a wide range of projects to advance our services and facilities. These investments will strengthen our transit network, expand capacity, and prepare us for a more sustainable future. Let’s take a look at the major projects we currently have underway. CapMetro Rapid Projects As part of Project Connect, we introduced two new Rapid lines in February 2025—Rapid 800 (Pleasant Valley) and Rapid 837 (Expo Center). These new routes have truly enhanced transit … Read more
We didn’t want to wait to introduce our new Rapid service, and riders didn’t want to wait to ride. This blog breaks down our decision behind introducing early service, how ridership is faring, and when you can expect the next set of improvements. In February 2025, CapMetro introduced the initial phases of two brand-new Rapid bus routes—Rapid 800 (Pleasant Valley) and Rapid 837 (Expo Center)—to expand fast, frequent, and … 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