Milwaukee County Transit System

Get to Miller Park with ease: ‘Brewers Line’ begins service on Opening Day

March 25, 2019 11:32am CDT

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers Line will serve every home game this season starting with Opening Day on March 28 and, hopefully, operate late into the Fall for the Playoffs!The route has 20 stops along Water Street, Cathedral Square and Wisconsin Avenue.

On the rails and the roads, City of Milwaukee planning for DNC

March 22, 2019 6:30pm CDT

MILWAUKEE -- Fifty-thousand people are expected to travel to Milwaukee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

'Celebrate responsibly:' Miller Lite, MCTS offer free rides over St. Patrick's Day weekend

March 15, 2019 3:18pm CDT

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System, Miller Brewing, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are teaming up to encourage responsible celebrations over the upcoming 2019 St.

'That's not me:' MCTS releases video of dispute between bus driver, passenger

February 22, 2019 6:39pm CST

Kelly Clarkson invites MCTS driver onstage during Green Bay concert

February 16, 2019 7:08am CST

GREEN BAY -- Singer Kelly Clarkson invited Milwaukee County Transit System driver Natalie Barnes to be a special guest at her concert in Green Bay on Friday night, Feb. 15.Along with getting the VIP treatment and a meet and greet opportunity with the first American Idol winner, Barnes appeared onstage with Clarkson during a special portion of the show called "A Minute and a Glass of Wine." How cool!Clarkson played a clip of Barnes' video for the crowd, and gave an overview of the story.

Watch: MCTS driver, passengers rush off bus to help car stuck on railroad tracks

February 14, 2019 10:21pm CST

WAUWATOSA -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver and passengers are being praised for rescuing a driver stuck on a set of railroad tracks during a snowstorm.It happened in Wauwatosa on Tuesday, Feb. 12.

Snowstorm brings 'terrible conditions' for drivers -- forcing travel delays, cancellations

February 12, 2019 5:19pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Heavy, wet and constant.

MCTS bus driver hailed for taking action after rollover crash: 'I saw a man trapped inside'

February 4, 2019 5:36pm CST

'Still had to come in:' Those with dead car batteries in bitter cold thankful for mass transit

January 30, 2019 10:18pm CST

'Our priority is safety:' City of Milwaukee officials prepare for 1st major winter snowfall

January 18, 2019 4:28pm CST

'Inappropriate and unacceptable:' MCTS driver fired after physical altercation with passenger

January 18, 2019 3:51pm CST

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver that was struck in the face by a passenger on Monday, Jan. 14 has been fired after an internal investigation, according to MCTS.MCTS released the following statement:

'Nobody helped me:' MCTS driver calls for better security after physical altercation with passenger

January 17, 2019 5:26pm CST

'Humanity at its best:' MCTS bus driver helps baby found wandering alone on freeway overpass

January 10, 2019 5:32pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver for the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) was hailed for rescuing a baby girl found wandering the streets alone on the city's south side -- and the entire episode was captured on camera.MCTS officials said just before 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22 a bus driver, Irena Ivic, spotted something shocking in front of her bus -- a toddler wandering alone on a freeway overpass near 4th and Mitchell in Milwaukee.

'Celebrate responsibly:' Miller Lite, MCTS offer free rides on New Year's Eve in Milwaukee

December 28, 2018 4:30pm CST

MCTS bus driver's actions to help homeless man recognized by Time Magazine and 'Ellen' Show

December 12, 2018 3:00pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being recognized on a national level for going above and beyond for a homeless man.MCTS says Time Magazine and hit television show "Ellen" are showcasing driver Natalie Barnes for her kindness and remarkable compassion.Back in November, Natalie Barnes was driving on a cold night when Richard, a rider she met before, came up to her at her layover.

2 accused in beating of MCTS bus driver, hit in the 'eye with the broom handle'

December 4, 2018 6:26pm CST

MCTS honoring Rosa Parks with open seat, red rose on every bus

November 30, 2018 3:31pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- If you're a Milwaukee bus rider, you might be noticing an extra open seat this weekend.In honor of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, the Milwaukee County Transit System is keeping a seat open and placing a red rose on every bus from Friday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 2.

Recognize them? Police seek 3 suspects in battery case involving MCTS driver

November 21, 2018 4:08pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying three young suspects accused in a battery case involving a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver.It happened on Monday night, Nov. 19, near 60th and Hampton -- around 10:45 p.m.Police described the suspects as follows:Suspect 1: Male, black, between the ages of 17 and 18, standing 5'5" to 5'6" tall, weighing 120 pounds with a dark skin complexion and a short Afro.

MCTS congratulates MVP Christian Yelich with special message on all buses

November 16, 2018 11:17am CST

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is recognizing and honoring Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich on his 2018 Most Valuable Player Award.According to a press release from the Milwaukee County Transit System, the front display screen on all 400+ buses in the MCTS fleet will flash the words "Congrats Yelich."

MCTS honors 1 of its drivers who helped a homeless man get food, housing

November 14, 2018 2:46pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver for Milwaukee County Transit System was honored on Wednesday morning, Nov. 14 for helping a homeless man get food and housing.