Now that Nashville voters have given the green-light to the transit referendum, the city will be increasing its bus service. That means running buses more often and for longer hours — and that means more drivers and mechanics.
You asked, we answered: Your guide to Nashville’s 2024 transit referendum
WPLN solicited questions from listeners about Nashville’s upcoming transit referendum. We’re back with answers on everything from zoning laws to airport connectivity to traffic signals.
Bus, bike or drive? How one multimodal Nashvillian makes that daily decision
Nationally, Nashville ranks in the top five U.S. cities for people doing the most driving. But as we wrap up our “ridealong” series, we meet one multimodal resident to learn about his daily calculations of how to get to work.
How this Nashville high schooler found independence by riding a city bus
To better understand how buses operate, WPLN is sharing ridealong stories. Today, we meet one frequent bus user — a student, for whom the bus has enabled more control over her high school experience.
What does it take to learn Nashville’s bus system? One bus riding evangelist shares what expanded transit would mean for her
This week, WPLN is reporting directly from the bus. Today, hear from one Green Hills resident who put in a concerted effort to learn to use public transit.
What Nashville’s bus rapid transit could look like
Bus rapid transit promises faster and more reliable service. Other cities offer a glimpse at what a BRT system could look like for Nashville.
Rebounding Nashville bus ridership reaches pre-pandemic levels
Bus ridership in Nashville has been rebounding after dramatic reductions seen nationwide during the height of the pandemic. And officials say the latest numbers show overall trips have surpassed pre-COVID levels.
For people with disabilities, WeGo Access transit interruptions prompt protest
People with disabilities and their supporters gathered outside Nashville’s Metro Courthouse to protest flaws in the city’s accessible transit system.
Middle Tennessee’s only commuter train may soon add evening and weekend service
In Middle Tennessee, there’s only one commuter train — the WeGo Star — and only about 10,000 people ride it every month. So, the Regional Transportation Authority has unveiled a draft of ways to improve the Star’s service.
WeGo again mulls transit police after violent incidents on buses
Nashville’s transit agency WeGo is working to reassure riders of their safety after a driver was stabbed and a man shot at a transit center.
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