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MCTS Announces New Three-Year Agreement With ATU Local 998
The agreement prioritizes safety and security, fair compensation, and the long-term financial sustainability of transit operations.
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MCTS Wins Grant to Optimize Downtown Transit Service, Upgrade Fleet, and Provide Bus Rider Education
MCDOT announced nearly $8 million in grant funding awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to help enhance transit services in Milwaukee County.
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Milwaukee County Transit System Announces Changes to Bus Service
New Fall Schedule Starts August 24, 2025
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ATU Local #998 Contract Negotiations
MCTS and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local #998 are actively engaged in discussions for a new labor contract. Below is a timeline of negotiations underway for the 2025 contract.
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MCTS to Address Budget Deficit Through Service Reduction
MCTS announced today it will exceed the adopted 2025 budget if it does not make changes to operations. Currently the deficit stands at an estimated $10.9 million due to unexpected expenses and lower passenger revenue.
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Happy Free Comic Book Day!
Check out some bus-themed doodles from MCTS!
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MCTS and Summerfest Announce Transit Options for 2025
Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance and Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) are excited to announce transit options for the three weekends of Summerfest, June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5, 2025.
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Milwaukee County Launches Wisconsin’s First Coach/Bus Operator and Mechanic Apprenticeships
In Partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the Amalgamated Transit Union
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Miller Lite sponsors free rides in Milwaukee on St. Patrick’s Day weekend
Milwaukeeans will be able to access fare-free public transportation from 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, until the end of regular service on all routes.
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Transit Plus Expands Pilot Service for Last-Minute Rides
Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) paratransit service is expanding its same-day ride pilot to include last-minute wellbeing trips.
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MCTS Announces Winners of 2025 Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship Essay Contest
High school seniors in Milwaukee County who will attend a trade school, college, or university were invited to submit a short essay inspired by Parks’ famous quote, “Each person must live their life as a model for others.”
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MCTS Helps You Prep for Riding in Winter Weather
If you are riding MCTS during snowy or icy weather, these tips will help you manage the worst Mother Nature has to offer.
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Milwaukee County Transit System Begins Collecting Rider Feedback to Shape 2025 Routes
MCTS is launching a new initiative called MOVE 2025, aimed at collecting rider feedback to help shape bus routes for fall 2025.
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12 Holiday Destinations Along MCTS Bus Routes
Download the Umo app and head out on a self-guided bus tour of some of the most festive holiday displays and activities in Milwaukee County!
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MCTS Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship Information
High school seniors who live and attend school in Milwaukee County and who plan to attend a trade school, college, or university should complete the scholarship application.
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Bus Riders Still Save More with WisGo Despite First Fare Increase in 5 Years
Riders who use WisGo to pay their fare on Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses will see an increase in the amount needed to reach free rides. This is the first time MCTS fares have been adjusted since 2019.
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Ride MCTS to These 9 Halloween Hangouts
Celebrate Halloween with these fun & frightful festivities near MCTS stops!
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You’ll Have the Time of Your Life Hitchin' a Ride on MCTS to see Green Day on August 24
Large crowds are expected in Milwaukee on August 24 to see Green Day at the American Family Field. So now you’re faced with the Dilemma of how to get there. Well, we think you should take the bus.
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Milwaukee County Transit System Releases Map Showing Service During the Republican National Convention
Security measures during the RNC will impact bus service across downtown Milwaukee. The unusually high amount of traffic expected will likely cause delays throughout the bus system.
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Ride MCTS From Your Hizzle to the Snoop Dogg Concert on June 15
Snoop Dogg is kicking off the Amplified Concert Series at Potawatomi on June 15, and you should ride the bus to get there. Can U Dig That?
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