News & Updates

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

Fixed Routes Extended, New Late Night Service Debuts Monday, June 8

WRTA has instituted several changes to the services it offers in Mahoning County. These changes took effect Monday, June 8: All regular Fixed Routes in Mahoning County have had their schedules extended later into the evening. Most Fixed Route buses will make their final runs of the day Monday through Friday between 8:00 and 9:00 […]

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Face Coverings Are Mandatory for All WRTA Riders

Riders on all WRTA buses are required to wear face coverings. WRTA bus drivers have been wearing face coverings for some time. For their protection, as well as the public’s, we are now requiring our passengers to wear them as well. This mandatory requirement extends to all WRTA services (Fixed Route, Countywide and ADA All-Access). You […]

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Fixed Route (Big Bus) Service from WRTA Will Return Monday, May 18

The “big buses” have begun rolling again in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. WRTA resumed Fixed Route bus service on Monday, May 18. All rides are free as through June 30, 2021. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, certain requirements will be enforced for all riders: All passengers must wear face coverings. Riders who are not […]

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Services closing early on June 1st

Please be advised that due to current state of emergency and curfew at 7 p.m. imposed by Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown, WRTA will be shutting down its services early this evening, Monday, June 1st.

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WRTA Service Could Be Affected by Downtown Youngstown Protests

Due to ongoing protests in the downtown Youngstown area, it is possible that the regular routes of some WRTA buses may be affected. WRTA Executive Director Dean Harris says drivers are authorized to deviate from their normal fixed routes in order to avoid crowds. Thus, WRTA riders may experience delays or detours. More information is […]

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Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Slated for June 10-11 at Covelli Centre

The City of Youngstown and Youngstown City Health District will host a drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic June 10 and 11 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown. Individuals with COVID-19 symptoms or those with direct exposure to the virus can be tested at this event. Pre-registration is required; participants […]

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