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.
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,…
The holidays are here, and Austin is full of festive fun! From cultural traditions and community events to festive markets and family fun, there’s something for everyone this season. Even better—many of these activities can help you check off squares on our Holiday Bingo Card! It’s part of our Holiday…
When the CapMetro Board of Directors voted to approve Transit Plan 2035 on October 20, 2025, it marked the culmination of 18 months of listening, learning and planning for the future of public transportation in Central Texas. This plan will offer us a path forward into the future, to build a more reliable and connected transit system over the next decade. This plan wasn’t created in a…
