No surprise here, but the state of Texas is dealing with extreme heat – and the sizzling temperatures are causing CapMetro to temporarily modify its rail service.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
