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.
Abele says MCTS bus fare cards should be accepted on Milwaukee streetcar
MILWAUKEE – County Executive Chris Abele said Monday, March 20th that county bus passes should be accepted on the Milwaukee Streetcar but that the county should not be the operator of the rail service.Abele made the comments after County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb pressed the him for the county’s position on the downtown streetcar during a Public Policy Forum discussion on the future of the Milwaukee County Transit System.“MCTS uses the M-Card system, people are familiar with it, and I think that’s something that would be relatively easy to adapt to the streetcar,” Abele said of the potential to use bus passes on the streetcar.Abele and Lipscomb split over the larger question of whether the county should seek to operate the streetcar, which would require the county to submit a bid with the City of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE – County Executive Chris Abele said Monday, March 20th that county bus passes should be accepted on the Milwaukee Streetcar but that the county should not be the operator of the rail service.Abele made the comments after County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb pressed the him for the county’s position on the downtown streetcar during a Public Policy Forum discussion on the future of the Milwaukee County Transit System.“MCTS uses the M-Card system, people are familiar with it, and I think that’s something that would be relatively easy to adapt to the streetcar,” Abele said of the potential to use bus passes on the streetcar.Abele and Lipscomb split over the larger question of whether the county should seek to operate the streetcar, which would require the county to submit a bid with the City of Milwaukee.
WATCH: MCTS bus driver rescues lost 5-year-old boy, wandering with no shoes
MILWAUKEE -- An alert Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being praised after spotting a five-year-old boy wandering alone in Milwaukee, wearing nothing but a T-shirt, shorts and socks.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele proclaimed the week of March 13th – 19th MCTS Excellence Week, and MCTS officials highlighted some of their great employees.
MILWAUKEE -- An alert Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being praised after spotting a five-year-old boy wandering alone in Milwaukee, wearing nothing but a T-shirt, shorts and socks.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele proclaimed the week of March 13th – 19th MCTS Excellence Week, and MCTS officials highlighted some of their great employees.
Close encounter of the wild kind: Bus driver avoids collision with deer at crossing
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System posted video on Facebook on Thursday, February 16th of a close encounter between a county bus and a deer.According to captions within the video, MCTS driver Alfreeda Gogins was driving on Good Hope Rd.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System posted video on Facebook on Thursday, February 16th of a close encounter between a county bus and a deer.According to captions within the video, MCTS driver Alfreeda Gogins was driving on Good Hope Rd.
MCTS bus involved in crash near 30th & Burleigh in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Crews responded to the scene of a crash involving a Milwaukee County Transit System bus Thursday morning, January 12th.It happened just before 6:00 a.m. near 30th and Burleigh.It appears a car rear-ended the bus.It's unclear whether anyone was hurt.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- Crews responded to the scene of a crash involving a Milwaukee County Transit System bus Thursday morning, January 12th.It happened just before 6:00 a.m. near 30th and Burleigh.It appears a car rear-ended the bus.It's unclear whether anyone was hurt.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Source tells FOX6 MCTS bus driver carjacked on city's north side: "Life should not be this dangerous"
MILWAUKEE -- It happened in just seconds!
MILWAUKEE -- It happened in just seconds!
MCTS shows off Packers pride with "GO PACK GO" on buses
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System is showing their Green Bay Packers pride ahead of the Packers vs.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System is showing their Green Bay Packers pride ahead of the Packers vs.
Ring in the New Year safely: Law enforcement on the lookout for drunk drivers
MILWAUKEE -- Ringing in the new year is a tradition, one that usually involves alcoholic beverages.
MILWAUKEE -- Ringing in the new year is a tradition, one that usually involves alcoholic beverages.