Milwaukee County Transit System

MCTS bus driver pistol whipped in broad daylight by suspect determined to get his cellphone

May 2, 2018 5:48pm CDT

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver was attacked moments before he was supposed to start his shift!

Kudos! MCTS bus driver helps man whose wheelchair got stuck in pothole

April 25, 2018 11:35am CDT

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being hailed for actions he took to help a man in a wheelchair.Ray Pearson Jr.

Another MCTS driver to the rescue: Training instructor races to help man who slipped and fell on icy sidewalk

April 19, 2018 1:27pm CDT

MILWAUKEE -- Another MCTS bus driver to the rescue!Milwaukee County Transit System officials on Thursday, April 19 shared video of an incident in which an MCTS bus driver raced to the aid of a man who slipped and fell on some ice.It happened when the rider got off the Greenline in downtown Milwaukee Thursday morning.Tim Boone, who was training a new driver, yelled "stop the bus" and "open the door," and he was then caught on camera rushing to the man's side.

2 million+ rides! After 39 years on the road, MCTS longest serving driver takes final trip Friday

March 29, 2018 6:09pm CDT

MILWAUKEE -- Veteran MCTS bus driver Eugene Stempniewski will get behind the wheel for the final time of his career on Friday, March 30, 2018.MCTS officials said in a news release on Thursday, March 29 Stempniewski will be driving his regular route, the Route 55.Stempniewski started driving for MCTS in 1979.

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

March 28, 2018 1:40pm CDT

MILWAUKEE -- Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers on Opening Day has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the gameThe Brewers Line is fast, safe and lets you skip surge pricing.

Special moment caught on camera between MCTS bus driver, his young passenger

March 15, 2018 10:56am CDT

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver and four-year-old girl have developed a friendship over the years.

'Leave the keys at home:' Miller Lite Free Rides are back for St. Patrick's Day in Milwaukee

March 14, 2018 2:18pm CDT

MILWAUKEE -- The Original Lite Beer and Beer Capitol Distributing are teaming up with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to offer Miller Lite Free Rides on St.

'I wasn't struggling:' Man shot by officer back on the stand, testifies about March 2016 shooting

February 19, 2018 10:04pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- The man shot by a Brown Deer police officer in March 2016 was questioned on Monday, Feb. 19 by the officer's lawyer -- and jurors also heard from the driver of the bus where the incident started.

Snow-covered and slippery: MCTS driver, passenger help woman who fell while crossing street 👍

February 14, 2018 10:18am CST

Watch: When elderly man falls into snow bank, MCTS bus driver races to his rescue 👍

February 7, 2018 5:56pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) officials on Wednesday, Feb. 7 shared yet another video of a driver going above and beyond to help in a time of need.According to MCTS officials, Kaniquka Jackson was driving on a snowy day near Bayshore Town Center in Glendale when she saw an elderly man trying to catch the bus.

County executive says officials have plan to preserve 9 MCTS bus routes slated to be cut

February 1, 2018 5:36pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said officials have a plan to preserve nine MCTS bus routes that were slated to be cut.Abele said he's directing MCTS to use a one-time surplus to fund the routes for the remainder of 2018.

'She's having a seizure:' MCTS driver comforts terrified 6-year-old after woman passed out in front of bus

January 30, 2018 6:53pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System on Tuesday, Jan. 30 shared another video showing a bus driver who jumped into action to help during a difficult situation.According to MCTS, as Michelle Mixon was driving her bus near 76th and Mill, she came upon a frightening scene.

MCTS security officer hit, spit on by 2 passengers

January 25, 2018 3:54pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old girl was taken into custody after police say she hit a Milwaukee County Transit System security officer.

"I need you to help me:" MCTS bus driver helps lost, cold 10-year-old boy

January 19, 2018 10:02am CST

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Brandon Weathers is being recognized for helping a lost and cold 10-year-old boy.Weathers was driving his bus route when he spotted a little boy all alone.

"Tough decisions:" 9 MCTS bus routes being eliminated due to budget cuts

January 17, 2018 5:49pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Bus route cuts are coming to the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS).

"I think I'm going into labor:" MCTS driver honored for helping pregnant woman until ambulance arrived

January 17, 2018 4:54pm CST

MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) driver is being praised for her great work helping a pregnant woman in labor.According to MCTS, driver Tayetta Currin was traveling on her bus route on Christmas Eve when she spotted a woman walking near the street who looked like she needed help.Currin quickly stopped, pulled over and spoke to the woman -- who indicated she was 7 months pregnant.