/tags/metrorapid MetroRapid en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 23:03:11 GMT /transportation/2023-03-07/capmetro-gets-65-million-from-feds-for-high-frequency-bus-lines The cash infusion clears the way for two MetroRapid lines to begin running with an all-electric fleet of buses in 2025. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 23:03:11 GMT /transportation/2023-03-07/capmetro-gets-65-million-from-feds-for-high-frequency-bus-lines Nathan Bernier /transportation/2019-09-10/capital-metro-seeks-to-ease-the-squeeze-on-some-bus-routes The daily commute has become a bit crowded for some riders on Capital Metro’s MetroRapid buses. They report severe overcrowding at some points, with buses� Tue, 10 Sep 2019 18:51:00 GMT /transportation/2019-09-10/capital-metro-seeks-to-ease-the-squeeze-on-some-bus-routes Samuel King /transportation/2015-04-02/austins-award-winning-rapid-bus-signal-system-only-works-15-20-of-the-time Austin's bus system got two new lines last year, called MetroRapid. They're generally larger, run more frequently, have fewer stops (to run faster) and� Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:59:20 GMT /transportation/2015-04-02/austins-award-winning-rapid-bus-signal-system-only-works-15-20-of-the-time /transportation/2014-10-28/austins-light-rail-proposal-has-some-asking-why-not-rapid-bus-instead Disclosure: Project Connect and Capital Metro have been supporters of KUT.Fifteen years from now, someone in Austin is going to get to say, "I told you� Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:00:00 GMT /transportation/2014-10-28/austins-light-rail-proposal-has-some-asking-why-not-rapid-bus-instead /transportation/2014-09-09/capmetro-plans-improvements-to-shorten-wait-times-attract-more-riders Claudia Teran is late for class. She's waiting at the corner of 45th and Guadalupe streets for her bus. She's studying media at UT and the bus is her main� Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:03:54 GMT /transportation/2014-09-09/capmetro-plans-improvements-to-shorten-wait-times-attract-more-riders /transportation/2014-08-25/after-ridership-drops-cap-metro-looking-to-tweak-rapid-bus-system Austin's "MetroRapid" buses are larger and, let's be honest, nicer than your typical bus. They've got more doors, for one, which makes for faster loading� Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:18:17 GMT /transportation/2014-08-25/after-ridership-drops-cap-metro-looking-to-tweak-rapid-bus-system /transportation/2014-06-03/austins-rapid-bus-struggles-after-a-slow-start From StateImpact Texas:Standing on Guadalupe Street in Austin facing the tower at the University of Texas, 26-year-old Emily Mandell waits at the bus stop� Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:57:21 GMT /transportation/2014-06-03/austins-rapid-bus-struggles-after-a-slow-start SHAWNA REDING /transportation/2014-01-31/is-capital-metros-new-metrorapid-service-leaving-bus-riders-behind Disclaimer: Capital Metro is a sponsor of KUT.Capital Metro's new MetroRapid bus service launched on Sunday. And with the new route came additional� Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:04:10 GMT /transportation/2014-01-31/is-capital-metros-new-metrorapid-service-leaving-bus-riders-behind Wells Dunbar, Texas Standard /transportation/2014-01-21/blocking-one-of-austins-new-bus-lanes-could-cost-you-500 The Austin City Council is considering an ordinance that would set rules for the city’s new transit lanes.Bus-only lanes for Capital Metro’s new� Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:22:57 GMT /transportation/2014-01-21/blocking-one-of-austins-new-bus-lanes-could-cost-you-500 Laura Rice /transportation/2013-11-12/photos-riding-inside-capital-metros-new-metrorapid-bus Austin’s new express bus service has a launch date.On Jan. 26. Capital Metro’s MetroRapid service will begin offering bus service at least every 15� Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:34:46 GMT /transportation/2013-11-12/photos-riding-inside-capital-metros-new-metrorapid-bus Nathan Bernier