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…
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,…
Chief Bowie was formerly the Police Captain for the Department CapMetro has hired a new Chief of Transit Police, RenEarl Bowie, after an extensive hiring process to fill the role following the departure of the former Chief, Eric Robins, in July 2025. Bowie steps into this role with more than…
With CapMetro’s Fiscal Year 2026 beginning on October 1, 2025, the agency has also launched Strategic Plan 2030, our internal managerial blueprint for the next five years. It outlines the steps CapMetro staff will take to enable the agency to deliver superior transit service that supports the region’s needs and…
CapMetro Thanks Him for his Dedication to Building the Agency’s First Transit Police Department AUSTIN, TX — After three years of dedicated leadership, CapMetro Transit Police Chief Eric Robins has accepted a new position near Houston as the Chief of Police for Alief ISD. Chief Robins has been instrumental in…
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…
