Transpo has announced that there will not be any bus service on fixed routes or Access service on July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Transpo’s Administrative Office will also be closed on July 3. The Information Booth at South Street Station will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday and may…
The monthly “Discover South Bend” series is back for a weekend of transportation themed events. The city is promoting public transportation on Friday with Bus the Bend. Reduced fares will be offered until 8 pm on Friday with riders getting a chance to explore the city on buses. Tours of Transpo’s LEED-certified facility will be…
Transpo is set to introduce a new day pass – along with other changes – beginning next month. The day pass will provide unlimited rides in a single service day. The $3 day pass replaces the $2 two ride pass. The base bus fare remains unchanged at $1 per ride. The change also includes the…
The city is encouraging SB 150 attendees to use public transportation (there will be free fares on Saturday for all bus lines). However, for those who are driving, there are a few different designated vehicle parking lots at the following locations: St. Joseph High School Jefferson School School Field Epworth Parking Lot Main Street Lot-…
The South Bend 150 celebration is almost here. City officials, business leaders, and community organizations have been preparing for the birthday week celebration for months. Due to the number of people expected, the city is encouraging people to carpool, ride their bike or use public transportation. An estimated 40,000 people could pack into downtown South…
Transpo has announced that they are bringing back a summer travel pass for K-12 students. The pass provides unlimited travel on all of Transpo’s fixed routes throughout the months of June, July and August. The $30 cost for the pass provides a $60 discount over the course of the summer months. “The Summer Travel Pass…
Transpo says that the public transit agency will operate its buses on Good Friday this year. The region’s largest public transportation system has in the past observed the Christian holiday by shutting down operations. This year Transpo will be operating all of its regular fixed routes, as well as its paratransit Access service for those…
Proposed changes for Transpo service could mean that single trip bus riders will no longer receive free transfers while creating a new unlimited ride Day Pass. The local entity in charge of providing public transportation service to South Bend and Mishawaka announced on March 9 that they are considering moving to what they call a…
A connection point between two of the region’s largest public transportation systems is relocating. Riders that rely on Transpo and the Interurban Trolley will have a new connection at Twin Branch Park along Lincolnway in Mishawaka. The Interurban Trolley’s Yellow Line connects that system with Transpo’s route #9 Northside Mishawaka bus at the Twin Branch…
Transpo has selected a contractor for their new compressed natural gas facility. California-based EFS West was selected for the $3.8 million facility, which is a partnership between the city of South Bend and Transpo. The facility is being funded through federal grants. The facility will fuel Transpo’s new line of mostly federally-funded compressed natural gas…
