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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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Vote by Tuesday, November 8
AC Transit encourages you to exercise your Constitutional right to vote this year!
All registered voters received a vote-by-mail ballot in the mail. If you choose to vote by mail instead of going to the polls on Election Day, your mail-in ballot must be postmarked on or before…
October 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…
Face Mask Requirement Lifted on All Bus Lines
AC Transit will allow riders to board without having to wear a face mask as of Sunday October 2, 2022.
Our protocol has been updated a result of careful consideration, including the consistent decline in COVID-positive cases documented by the Centers for Disease…
Secretary Buttigieg, Rep. Lee Tour Oakland Onboard AC Transit, Learn How Bus Lines Fight Environmental, Racial Inequity
AC Transit proudly welcomed the United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and an array of media outlets to see real-time how decades-old transportation projects harmed and literally divided East Oakland, which is now and…
September 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…
APTA Honors AC Transit for Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) honored AC Transit with one of 2022’s AdWheel Best Educational Partnership First Place awards for our public outreach campaign, “Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking.”
In December, AC Transit partnered with the…
August 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…
Congressman Khanna Returns Home, Tours AC Transit
AC Transit welcomed Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) for a tour of our Hayward-based Training and Education Center, where 43 newly hired bus operators and mechanical maintenance workers are progressing toward regulatory certifications and graduation.
Board Directors Chris Peeples,…
Service Changes Effective Sunday, August 7
Effective on August 7, 2022, AC Transit will be implementing changes for Local, Transbay and Supplementary Service.
Highlights of changes include:
- Several lines are restored to their pre-pandemic service levels: 12, 18, 29, 33, 57, 71, 72R, 76, 79 and 88. …