New 'Ride MCTS' mobile app allows you to plan and pay for your trip
MILWAUKEE -- The future of transit is here.
MILWAUKEE -- The future of transit is here.
63-year-old man arrested for allegedly smoking crack on MCTS bus
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police arrested a man for allegedly smoking crack on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus.It happened Monday, October 30th.According to police, the bus driver called police and reported a passenger was smoking crack.Police arrested a 63-year-old man who was in possession of a crack pipe.He was booked, cited and released and a report was filed.
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police arrested a man for allegedly smoking crack on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus.It happened Monday, October 30th.According to police, the bus driver called police and reported a passenger was smoking crack.Police arrested a 63-year-old man who was in possession of a crack pipe.He was booked, cited and released and a report was filed.
Watch: MCTS bus driver rescues lost 5-year-old, found cold and barefoot
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being praised for her great work in finding and helping a lost child.Karen Martinez was driving her bus route early Monday morning, October 9th, when she found a lost 5-year-old boy near the area of 84th and Lancaster just before 7:00 a.m..The young boy was cold and had no shoes or socks on.MCTS said Martinez brought him inside the bus to warm up as they waited for police to arrive.In the video, you can see a passenger on the bus helped by offering the young boy their coat to keep him warm.According to a MCTS Facebook post, investigators say the 5-year-old has been reunited with his family, thanks to Martinez.Officials said this is the fifth time in the past year that an MCTS bus driver has found lost children.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being praised for her great work in finding and helping a lost child.Karen Martinez was driving her bus route early Monday morning, October 9th, when she found a lost 5-year-old boy near the area of 84th and Lancaster just before 7:00 a.m..The young boy was cold and had no shoes or socks on.MCTS said Martinez brought him inside the bus to warm up as they waited for police to arrive.In the video, you can see a passenger on the bus helped by offering the young boy their coat to keep him warm.According to a MCTS Facebook post, investigators say the 5-year-old has been reunited with his family, thanks to Martinez.Officials said this is the fifth time in the past year that an MCTS bus driver has found lost children.
Watch: Bus driver hailed for helping man who had fallen, couldn't get back to his walker
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is hailing another one of its bus drivers for going above and beyond the call of duty.Latasha James was recently driving on 27th St.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is hailing another one of its bus drivers for going above and beyond the call of duty.Latasha James was recently driving on 27th St.
"Shook my heart for the day:" MCTS driver helps kids who ran into traffic
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) driver is being praised for his quick actions while on the job.According to MCTS, driver Luther Williamson was traveling his bus route when three children raced into the street in front of his bus.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) driver is being praised for his quick actions while on the job.According to MCTS, driver Luther Williamson was traveling his bus route when three children raced into the street in front of his bus.
MCTS to unveil new route to State Fair by giving away free cream puffs
MILWAUKEE -- MCTS on Tuesday, August 1st will unveil the brand-new Cream Puff Line to State Fair with free cream puffs.According to a press release, the Cream Puff Line runs only during State Fair.
MILWAUKEE -- MCTS on Tuesday, August 1st will unveil the brand-new Cream Puff Line to State Fair with free cream puffs.According to a press release, the Cream Puff Line runs only during State Fair.
Watch: MCTS bus driver avoids very close call with distracted driver
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is praising one of their drivers for her quick actions.MCTS driver, Danita Wilson, was traveling on her route with a crowded bus when a large truck ran a red light.The bus company posted a video of Danita's quick actions to their Facebook page.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is praising one of their drivers for her quick actions.MCTS driver, Danita Wilson, was traveling on her route with a crowded bus when a large truck ran a red light.The bus company posted a video of Danita's quick actions to their Facebook page.
Not sure how to get to Summerfest? MCTS offers plenty of options
MILWAUKEE -- One of the more efficient and stress-free ways to get to Summerfest is by bus.
MILWAUKEE -- One of the more efficient and stress-free ways to get to Summerfest is by bus.
Milwaukee County Transit System: Changes on the horizon for GO Pass holders
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) issued a reminder on Friday, June 9th for GO Pass holders who were informed last month that they are no longer eligible for the program -- and the last day to use their card is Sunday, June 11th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) issued a reminder on Friday, June 9th for GO Pass holders who were informed last month that they are no longer eligible for the program -- and the last day to use their card is Sunday, June 11th.
MCTS bus driver recognized again after another act of kindness is caught on camera
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is once again being praised after an act of kindness was caught on camera.It was a scary moment.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is once again being praised after an act of kindness was caught on camera.It was a scary moment.
2 groups exchange gunfire, stray bullet strikes MCTS bus
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus was struck by gunfire on King Drive near Locust on Friday night, May 5th, a spokesperson with MCTS said."Two groups of people outside the bus, who had nothing to do with the bus, shot at each other, towards each other, and our bus was hit once with a bullet that went through the windshield," Brendan Conway, MCTS spokesman said.There were four passengers on board, five people including the driver, and no one was hurt.After the bus stopped, Conway said all of the passengers disembarked and left the scene.Milwaukee police are investigating this incident.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus was struck by gunfire on King Drive near Locust on Friday night, May 5th, a spokesperson with MCTS said."Two groups of people outside the bus, who had nothing to do with the bus, shot at each other, towards each other, and our bus was hit once with a bullet that went through the windshield," Brendan Conway, MCTS spokesman said.There were four passengers on board, five people including the driver, and no one was hurt.After the bus stopped, Conway said all of the passengers disembarked and left the scene.Milwaukee police are investigating this incident.
Bus driver to the rescue: Tiffani Lee helps young girl who was lost
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver saves the day after a lost child is found wandering the streets.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver saves the day after a lost child is found wandering the streets.
Letters sent out: End of free rides with Milwaukee County Transit System
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System say more than 26,000 letters are being sent out this week to people with GO Pass cards informing them of updates to the program, including the end of free rides.These changes will support the viability of the GO Pass program while also helping to increase the sustainability of the transit system.In the two years since the GO Pass was launched, more than 13.5 million free rides have been given.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System say more than 26,000 letters are being sent out this week to people with GO Pass cards informing them of updates to the program, including the end of free rides.These changes will support the viability of the GO Pass program while also helping to increase the sustainability of the transit system.In the two years since the GO Pass was launched, more than 13.5 million free rides have been given.
In an effort to "build a great metropolitan area," city officials discuss importance of JobLines
MILWAUKEE -- It's a bus line that's more than just transportation -- rather it's a route to success and opportunities.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a bus line that's more than just transportation -- rather it's a route to success and opportunities.
"I was raised to do this:" Bus driver hailed for taking quick action to help man reported missing
MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver with the Milwaukee County Transit System is being hailed for taking quick action to find a missing Waukesha County man.
MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver with the Milwaukee County Transit System is being hailed for taking quick action to find a missing Waukesha County man.
Milwaukee County voters overwhelmingly say NO to proposed $60 wheel tax, so will Abele still push it?
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County residents have spoken -- in a loud way -- voting down a proposed $60 wheel tax 72 to 28 percent.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County residents have spoken -- in a loud way -- voting down a proposed $60 wheel tax 72 to 28 percent.
Get to Miller Park with ease: “Brewers Line” begins service on Opening Day
MILWAUKEE -- Baseball is back at Miller Park and so is the new and improved Brewers Line.The Brewers Line is fast, safe and lets you avoid the hassle of game day parking.
MILWAUKEE -- Baseball is back at Miller Park and so is the new and improved Brewers Line.The Brewers Line is fast, safe and lets you avoid the hassle of game day parking.
"We're the eyes of the city:" 2 MCTS drivers credited for helping man found unconscious in his car
MILWAUKEE -- They found a man behind the wheel of his car unconscious and in the middle of the street.
MILWAUKEE -- They found a man behind the wheel of his car unconscious and in the middle of the street.