Photo ID required on April 5th: Effort on streets of Milwaukee to ensure you're prepared

MILWAUKEE -- On April 5th, voters will head to the polls in Wisconsin, and for the first time during a presidential election, voters will be required to show photo ID at the polls.

Husband of driver present during officer-involved shooting in Brown Deer claims workman's comp issues

MILWAUKEE -- The husband of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver who was present during an officer-involved shooting that happened on March 14th in Brown Deer says his wife is emotionally traumatized by what happened, and the effort to get her help through workman's compensation is off to a rough start.

"She's destroyed right now:" After officer-involved shooting, MCTS driver may never return to work

BROWN DEER -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is taking time off after a situation involving an "unruly" passenger ended with an officer-involved shooting in Brown Deer on Monday, March 14th.The driver's husband said his wife can't stop thinking about what happened near 60th and Donna.

"Plan ahead for a safe ride home:" Miller Lite Free Rides available St. Patrick’s Day

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

Man who was on bus prior to officer-involved shooting shares detailed account of what he says happened

BROWN DEER -- FOX6 News is hearing exclusively from a man who says he was on a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus just prior to an officer-involved shooting Monday, March 14th that happened near 60th and Donna in Brown Deer.

Last Milwaukee paper bus pass now on sale; good through February 28th

MILWAUKEE -- The last weekly Milwaukee paper bus pass that will ever be issued is now on sale across Milwaukee County.The pass can be used to ride until Sunday, February 28th.

Getting people to vote: MCTS now getting involved in the election process

MILWAUKEE -- The spring primary is just days away and Milwaukee election officials wonder, will the new voter ID requirement turn people off?Unofficially, election season is already underway.

People who need a ride to register to vote could get it from MCTS

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced a program on Thursday, February 11th that will provide free, smart card bus passes for people who need a ride to register to vote or to receive identification documents necessary to vote.MCTS developed a grant process to allow community groups and non-profit organizations already engaged in promoting voter registration, and voter IDs to obtain MCTS bus passes for distribution through their programs.The program is only for organizations who will then administer the passes.

Going paperless: MCTS phasing out paper tickets, passes, transfers on Leap Day

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Friday, January 8th that it will phase out paper tickets, passes and transfers on Leap Day, February 29th.MCTS officials say the move away from paper will make bus boarding more efficient and cut down on the use of paper, which is costly and less environmentally friendly.According to a recent customer survey, less than 18% of MCTS riders use paper tickets and passes.MCTS Leap Day Transition FAQsQ: What happens if I pay with cash?

MCTS renames popular "GreenLine" the Favre Line ahead of "Ring of Honor" induction ceremony

MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers fans have a unique way to celebrate Brett Favre in the lead up to his "Ring of Honor" induction ceremony on Thanksgiving night -- by riding the bus.The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is honorarily renaming the popular GreenLine, the FAVRE LINE, in honor of Favre.The honorary renaming will last for one week, from November 19th until Thanksgiving.

81% in favor: Transit union members approve three-year contract

MILWAUKEE – Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 say members on Wednesday, October 21st voted to APPROVE a three-year contract agreement with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS).