Welcome back to our third episode of Chefs in Transit, where we take you around the city exclusively using CapMetro service to explore local restaurants around Austin, all accessible by CapMetro Bus or Rail. Our host and Food Network’s own Ali Khan will travel with the chefs and founders of each restaurant to learn what inspires … Read more
Welcome back to our second episode of Chefs in Transit, where we take you around the city exclusively using CapMetro service to explore local restaurants around Austin, all accessible by CapMetro Bus or Rail. Our host and Food Network’s own Ali Khan will travel with the chefs and founders of each restaurant to learn what inspires … 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
Did you know 20% of the Austin FC fans that attend each match get there on CapMetro? We’re proud of that stat line, and we’re grateful that number continues to grow, but the number of trains we have isn’t (and that’s okay)! We have enough trains for regular service, but you’ve probably noticed the trains … 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
The holidays are here, and CapMetro is ready to Sprinkle the Holidays with Joy this December! We’re bringing the holiday spirit directly to our customers with a festive social media contest, surprise giveaways and community activities designed to make your commute a little brighter. The fun begins December 1, 2025, with our first-ever online Bingo … Read more
The holidays are here, and Austin is full of festive fun! From cultural traditions and community events to festive markets and family fun, there’s something for everyone this season. Even better—many of these activities can help you check off squares on our Holiday Bingo Card! It’s part of our Holiday Bingo Social Media Contest, with … Read more
Are you ready to get spooky? It’s okay if you’re not feeling prepared quite yet, because here at CapMetro, we’re committed to helping you find your fa-BOO-lous costume and be your safe ride to all your fright-filled fun. Whether you’re planning to brave a haunted house, hop from bar to bar, or go ghost hunting with your ghouls, we’ve got options to safely get you there and back. This Halloween, we’re running extended late-night service so you can celebrate well into the witching hours: … Read more
Navigating access to public transit can be difficult for those with disabilities, specifically individuals who are blind or have low vision. We believe using public transit should be safe and easy for everyone. That is why CapMetro is piloting two user-friendly apps, NaviLens and Waymap, which are designed to assist blind and low-vision customers when … Read more