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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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

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.

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

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).

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).

MCTS, bus drivers union reach tentative agreement on 3-year contract

MCTS, bus drivers union reach tentative agreement on 3-year contract

MILWAUKEE -- After months of negotiations and even a brief strike, officials with Milwaukee County Transit System say they have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract with the bus drivers union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998."We did come to an agreement.

MILWAUKEE -- After months of negotiations and even a brief strike, officials with Milwaukee County Transit System say they have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract with the bus drivers union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998."We did come to an agreement.

Latest: MCTS officials agree to remove part-time provision from bus drivers' contract proposal

Latest: MCTS officials agree to remove part-time provision from bus drivers' contract proposal

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials are asking that members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the Milwaukee County bus drivers union, vote again on a new contract.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials are asking that members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the Milwaukee County bus drivers union, vote again on a new contract.

Rejected: 92% of MCTS bus drivers union members vote "no" on latest contract

Rejected: 92% of MCTS bus drivers union members vote "no" on latest contract

MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, said on Monday evening, October 5th union members voted to REJECT the latest contract being offered by Milwaukee County.

MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, said on Monday evening, October 5th union members voted to REJECT the latest contract being offered by Milwaukee County.

Vote pushed back: Union leaders say bus drivers to vote on latest contract offer Oct. 5th

Vote pushed back: Union leaders say bus drivers to vote on latest contract offer Oct. 5th

MILWAUKEE -- The members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 will not vote on the latest contract offer from the Milwaukee County Transit System until Monday, October 5th.

MILWAUKEE -- The members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 will not vote on the latest contract offer from the Milwaukee County Transit System until Monday, October 5th.