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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 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 frequency of many lines. MORE
September 2023 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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January 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…
AC Transit, Accessibility Advisory Committee Remembers Hale Zukas
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) and its Accessibility Advisory Committee extend our deepest sympathies to family and friends, wish peace, and warm memories, and honor the well-lived life of Hale Zukas.
Hale was much more than a member of the Accessibility…
Enjoy New Year’s Eve Safely
AC Transit continues to support your transit needs, including getting you where you need to go safely on New Year’s Eve. Riders will be able to ride all AC Transit buses free of charge, including Transbay and Tempo lines, beginning on 8 p.m. on December 31 until 5 a.m. on January 1.…
AC Transit Automates Twitter Cancelation Alerts
Great news! In our continued effort to enhance the AC Transit rider experience, service cancelation alerts became automated on Twitter December 12.
AC Transit’s service alerts account, @RideACTAlerts, was launched on Twitter in March so riders could have immediate and direct service…
December 2022 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…
Peace, Love, and Holiday Bus! Get Down with AC Transit on the Free Holiday Bus
This holiday season, get into the groove with AC Transit on our free holiday bus! We’re bringing the good vibes from December 1 to 31, with our specially wrapped Holiday Bus offering free rides on different local lines throughout the East Bay.
The tradition of a free-ride Holiday bus…
Take OakDOT’s Survey regarding MLK Jr Way Paving Project
In partnership with Oakland’s Department of Transportation (OakDOT), AC Transit is providing outreach to riders of lines 12 & 18 regarding the city’s paving project for MLK Jr Way.
OakDOT is currently presenting new roadway options in alignment with their…
Service Changes Effective Sunday, December 4
Beginning December 4, AC Transit will implement changes for local, supplemental, and Transbay service.
Highlights of the changes include the following:
- The nightly frequency of Tempo's 1T line increases every half hour to match the frequency of lines 800 and 801 with…
November 2022 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…
Goodbye RTC Monthly Sticker, Hello Clipper
Regional Transit Connection (RTC) cardholders can now receive discounted bus fares by uploading AC Transit Monthly passes onto RTC Clipper Cards. Instead of going through the hassle of purchasing stickers each month, RTC cardholders can quickly upload discounted monthly passes onto their…