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WeGo’s downtown terminal named after first female bus driver, who always went ‘full throttle’

Paige Pfleger

July 22, 2022

WeGo’s main bus terminal downtown has a new name — the Elizabeth Duff Transit Center. It’s named after the first African American female bus driver in Nashville.

Filed Under: History, Metro, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, MTA, transit, WeGo

Experts answer listener questions on how Nashville can expand its transit options

This Is Nashville

July 7, 2022

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On Wednesday, This Is Nashville invited Cathy Carrillo, education and engagement manager at Walk Bike Nashville, and Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee CEO Jessica Dauphin to answer listener questions about the current state of public transportation and infrastructure in Nashville. 

Filed Under: Citizen Nashville, WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, transportation, WeGo

At Nashville’s first neighborhood transit hub, a temperature-controlled waiting area and extra bus routes

Ambriehl Crutchfield

March 31, 2022

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The Hillsboro Transit Center has just about every form of transportation in one place — rideshares, scooters, a bike rack and space for city buses to line up to pick up riders.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, public transportation, transit, WeGo

Nashville Expands Bus Service Hours And Adds Frequency On Some Routes

Tony Gonzalez

September 30, 2021

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Starting on Sunday, Nashville’s bus system will extend service hours and pick up riders more frequently on some of its most popular routes.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: bus service

Amazon To Fund 800 Affordable Units Along WeGo’s Busiest Transit Lines

Damon MitchellandTony Gonzalez

June 16, 2021

Amazon says it is upping its commitment to funding affordable housing in Nashville.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, transportation, WeGo

Tennessee Winter Storm Updates: Cold Temperatures Expected All Week

Emily SinerandTony Gonzalez

February 16, 2021

A cardinal sits in a tree during a winter storm on Feb. 15, 2021.

The National Weather Service says another round of wintry weather is expected to hit Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, February 2021 Winter Storm, National Weather Service, severe weather, snow, Tennessee Highway Patrol, transportation, Williamson County

Nashville’s Bus System Is Tested Again, After Decrease In Local Funding And Ridership

Ambriehl Crutchfield

January 11, 2021

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The COVID-19 pandemic has slashed Nashville’s bus ridership in half — down 53% decline compared to pre-COVID times.

Filed Under: Metro Tagged With: bus service, Metro budget, transportation

Nashville Bombing’s Ripple Effects Disrupt State Agencies, Courts, WeGo Bus Service

Alexis MarshallandTony Gonzalez

December 28, 2020

Damage and service outages caused by the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville are continuing to interrupt public services Monday, including closing several state office buildings.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, courts, Nashville Christmas blast, public transportation, Tennessee Supreme Court

Nashville’s Bus Service Wants To Run Longer Hours, But Needs Funds To Pay For It

Tony Gonzalez

February 20, 2020

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WeGo says it needs a 3% budget increase to maintain the status quo and avoid a second straight year of service cuts.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, Metro budget, public transportation, transportation

Mayor’s Race 2019: On Transit, New Promises Emerge From Briley And Cooper

Tony Gonzalez

September 5, 2019

Nashville’s bus system took a funding hit this year, and some routes will be eliminated later this month . But both candidates for mayor say they’d put…

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, David Briley, John Cooper, Mayor 2019, transportation

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