News & Updates

Stay up to date with the latest WRTA news, service information, community initiatives, and announcements.

Thanksgiving Day – November 25

Please be advised that WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Thursday, November 25th in celebration of the holiday. We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday! Regular bus service will resume on Friday, November 26th.

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Happy Veterans Day

WRTA would like to honor all veterans for their service to this country. WRTA will be open and will be operating a Regular Schedule on Thursday, November 11th.

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WRTA Celebrates 50 Years

WRTA celebrated its 50th anniversary with a recognition event at Federal Station. Western Reserve Transit Authority began operations in 1971 and has continued to carry out its mission of “Giving The Valley a Lift” ever since. WRTA was honored to have the following partners, area officials and representatives present at the event to make brief […]

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Upcoming Online Public Meetings for Proposed Zero Fares

Even though its buses continued to roll, WRTA eliminated fares in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Riders had many challenges during the pandemic and WRTA wanted to help. Free fares made it easier for riders to get to their jobs, grocery shopping and medical appointments. The positive response to the free fares has […]

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Market Street Transit-Oriented Development Plan Kicks Off Outreach Events

WRTA’s Market Street Corridor Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) planning begins its public outreach events with information displays at the African-American Men’s Wellness Walk and the Boardman Park Family Fun Night, both on Saturday, August 14, and an online survey to gather public input from WRTA customers and Boardman and Youngstown residents. WRTA, the City of Youngstown […]

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Late Night Riders – On Demand App Discontinued

The On Demand App was launched as part of a demonstration project in December of 2020 for use by riders using WRTA Late Night service. Unfortunately, the demonstration period is coming to an end. As of Wednesday, August 25, the On Demand app will no longer be available. WRTA riders can still schedule their Late Night […]

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