Chris Abele: All Milwaukee County buses will be free on Monday, July 6th
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Friday, July 3rd that all MCTS buses will be free on Monday, July 6th.Monday will be the first weekday since the conclusion of the drivers’ union strike that is stranding tens of thousands of people who rely on MCTS to get to work, school, and doctor appointments.In a news release, Abele said the following:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Friday, July 3rd that all MCTS buses will be free on Monday, July 6th.Monday will be the first weekday since the conclusion of the drivers’ union strike that is stranding tens of thousands of people who rely on MCTS to get to work, school, and doctor appointments.In a news release, Abele said the following:
Back in service: MCTS drivers return to work early 4th of July holiday
MILWAUKEE -- The buses are back!
MILWAUKEE -- The buses are back!
3-day strike comes to an end: MCTS buses back on the road Saturday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers wrapped up the third day of their strike -- and returned to work on Saturday, July 4th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers wrapped up the third day of their strike -- and returned to work on Saturday, July 4th.
"It's affecting a lot of people:" Day two of MCTS drivers strike forces bus riders to get creative
MILWAUKEE -- The MCTS bus drivers strike is not stopping everyone from getting to their respective places of employment, but it is encouraging some to get creative.
MILWAUKEE -- The MCTS bus drivers strike is not stopping everyone from getting to their respective places of employment, but it is encouraging some to get creative.
MCTS bus drivers strike, service suspended until 3 a.m. July 4th
MILWAUKEE -- Bus service in Milwaukee County has been suspended.
MILWAUKEE -- Bus service in Milwaukee County has been suspended.
Milwaukee aldermen, Milwaukee County supervisors issue statements on 72-hour bus strike
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee County union bus drivers are on strike.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee County union bus drivers are on strike.
Bus strike: Downtown Milwaukee's trolley service to extend service on Friday, July 3rd
MILWAUKEE -- Downtown Milwaukee’s trolley service, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop presented by VISIT Milwaukee, will extend service on Friday, July 3rd until 11:00 p.m. to accommodate guests attending Summerfest and the U.S. Bank Fireworks.
MILWAUKEE -- Downtown Milwaukee’s trolley service, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop presented by VISIT Milwaukee, will extend service on Friday, July 3rd until 11:00 p.m. to accommodate guests attending Summerfest and the U.S. Bank Fireworks.
"I took a taxi today:" Bus riders affected by transit strike not happy about being stranded
MILWAUKEE -- The transit strike that began Wednesday, July 1st at 3:00 a.m. and continues through Saturday, July 4th at 3:00 a.m. is forcing bus riders to find alternate ways to go about their lives -- and some people are not too happy about it.
MILWAUKEE -- The transit strike that began Wednesday, July 1st at 3:00 a.m. and continues through Saturday, July 4th at 3:00 a.m. is forcing bus riders to find alternate ways to go about their lives -- and some people are not too happy about it.
Summerfest officials: Bus service stoppage a 'major disruption' ahead of busy holiday weekend
MILWAUKEE -- It is being called a "work stoppage" by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders -- and it means no Milwaukee County Transit System bus service effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE -- It is being called a "work stoppage" by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders -- and it means no Milwaukee County Transit System bus service effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday.
Bus drivers union to hold "work stoppage," service suspended for 72 hours starting at 3 a.m.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) officials say members of Milwaukee County's transit union have called for a strike -- and bus service will be suspended effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1st.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) officials say members of Milwaukee County's transit union have called for a strike -- and bus service will be suspended effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1st.
Rejected: 93% of transit union members vote down new contract, 92% vote YES for strike
MILWAUKEE -- A new contract is on the table.
MILWAUKEE -- A new contract is on the table.
"The negotiations continue to be fruitful:" Milwaukee County, MCTS union discuss new contract
MILWAUKEE -- A new contract is on the table.
MILWAUKEE -- A new contract is on the table.
"It's going to be clogged:" Construction likely means heavy traffic, limited parking near Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- We all know traffic can be heavy, and parking near Summerfest can be tricky.
MILWAUKEE -- We all know traffic can be heavy, and parking near Summerfest can be tricky.
MCTS union spokesman: 96.4% of members vote YES, call for strike if needed
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit union workers voted Tuesday, June 16th on whether to go on strike.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit union workers voted Tuesday, June 16th on whether to go on strike.
"This is not our gig:" County Board committee votes against funding, operating streetcars in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County officials say they don't want to get into the streetcar business with the city of Milwaukee.City officials haven't selected an organization to operate its streetcar system, but they have mentioned the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) -- which runs Milwaukee County buses as an option.On Wednesday, May 6th, the Milwaukee County Board's Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee approved a resolution against funding the project and running the streetcars."I just don't want to see it going in the red, and the rest of Milwaukee County paying for it.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County officials say they don't want to get into the streetcar business with the city of Milwaukee.City officials haven't selected an organization to operate its streetcar system, but they have mentioned the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) -- which runs Milwaukee County buses as an option.On Wednesday, May 6th, the Milwaukee County Board's Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee approved a resolution against funding the project and running the streetcars."I just don't want to see it going in the red, and the rest of Milwaukee County paying for it.
Charged: Man accused in robberies/stabbings on or near buses, one involving girl on her way to school
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- An 18-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with two separate stabbing incidents that occurred during armed robberies that involved female victims who had been riding Milwaukee County Transit buses with the suspect.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- An 18-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with two separate stabbing incidents that occurred during armed robberies that involved female victims who had been riding Milwaukee County Transit buses with the suspect.
Get to Miller Park with ease: "Brewers Line" begins service on Opening Day
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the game.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the game.
Riders take note: MCTS' M•CARD charge goes into effect on April 6th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will begin charging $2 per card on April 6th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will begin charging $2 per card on April 6th.
Starting Sunday: MCTS expands service in Brown Deer, Oak Creek
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is expanding service across Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is expanding service across Milwaukee County.