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AC Transit Triumphs with 2023 Outstanding Public Transportation System Award
We are thrilled to announce that for the first time in over 60 years of operations, AC Transit has achieved the highest recognition among public transit agencies by receiving the 2023 Outstanding Public Transportation System Award from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
The 2023 APTA Awards honors North American transit agencies that have demonstrated significant leadership, are outstanding role models of excellence, and whose accomplishments and innovations have greatly advanced public transportation.
New Generation of Transbay Coaches Debut in June
AC Transit introduces a new generation of Transbay service with the rollout of new, redesigned MCI commuter coaches. Starting June 28, new coaches are being deployed on Transbay lines over the coming months. MORE
Service Changes Take Effect Sunday, August 11
AC Transit is making changes to improve our service reliability. The changes will go into effect on Sunday, August 11. We are working to better match service levels to current bus operator availability. MORE
October 2024 Employees of the Month
Each month, the District honors the service of those drivers and mechanics who contribute directly to this effort by awarding “Employee of the Month” honors from our Supervision, Maintenance and Transportation divisions. MORE
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This holiday season, get into the spirit with AC Transit on our free holiday bus! Oh, what fun it is to ride—the bus!—from December 1 to 31, with our specially wrapped Holiday Bus offering free rides on different local lines throughout the East Bay.
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Service Changes Effective Sunday, December 3
AC Transit is making service changes that will take effect on Sunday, December 3.
Line 33 will have three trips added between 6-9 pm in each direction to better match peak demand. Six additional weekday trips will be added on Line 86. Schedule changes on many lines, including several…
November 2023 Employees of the Month
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to keep AC Transit buses on the road and running smoothly. Each month, the District honors the service of those drivers and mechanics who contribute directly to this effort by awarding “Employee of the Month” honors from our Supervision, Maintenance…
October 2023 Employees of the Month
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to keep AC Transit buses on the road and running smoothly. Each month, the District honors the service of those drivers and mechanics who contribute directly to this effort by awarding “Employee of the Month” honors from our Supervision, Maintenance…
September 2023 Employees of the Month
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to keep AC Transit buses on the road and running smoothly. Each month, the District honors the service of those drivers and mechanics who contribute directly to this effort by awarding “Employee of the Month” honors from our Supervision, Maintenance…
August 2023 Employees of the Month
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to keep AC Transit buses on the road and running smoothly. Each month, the District honors the service of those drivers and mechanics who contribute directly to this effort by awarding “Employee of the Month” honors from our Supervision, Maintenance…
Service Changes Effective Sunday, August 6
AC Transit is making changes to improve our service reliability and prepare for the upcoming school year. The changes will go into effect on Sunday, August 6.
We are working to better match service levels to bus operator availability. It will mean some minor reductions in the…
Line 7 Extension Pilot Begins August 2023
Line 7 has been extended to the Emeryville Amtrak Station as a one-year pilot to restore transit service on Ashby Avenue that was discontinued when Line 80 was suspended. Line 7 will now connect downtown Berkeley to Ashby Avenue and Emeryville via Bancroft Way, Durant Avenue, and College Avenue…
July 2023 Employees of the Month
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to keep AC Transit buses on the road and running smoothly. Each month, the District honors the service of those drivers and mechanics who contribute directly to this effort by awarding “Employee of the Month” honors from our Supervision, Maintenance…