SXSW 2025: Spring festival season kicks off in downtown Austin
The spring festival season kicked off this week in Austin and SXSW starts on Friday, March 7. The annual event brings in hundreds of thousands of travelers, resulting in lots of traffic and delays around town.
SXSW 2025: CapMetro offering special Rail service during festival
CapMetro is offering special extended Rail service during this year's SXSW festival and conference.
CapMetro's new fare payment system begins March 1
CapMetro is unveiling a new fare payment system next week. This comes after riders voiced their frustration with the current system.
City of Austin considers on-demand rideshare app for parks, recreation centers
The City of Austin is considering plans to develop an on-demand transit system similar to rideshare apps. The system would provide public transportation to local parks and recreational centers.
New CapMetro MetroRapid lines officially start service on Sunday
Two new MetroRapid lines in East and Southeast Austin will officially start taking passengers this weekend, says CapMetro.
CapMetro board approves fare payment system upgrades
CapMetro announced an upgrade to its payment systems starting in March 2025.
Winter weather: Central Texas businesses, services affected by possible snow, ice
Businesses, organizations and government entities across Central Texas are making operational changes due to the arctic blast hitting the region.
CapMetro begins testing new MetroRapid bus lines
CapMetro has begun testing new Rapid bus lines in Austin which will officially begin taking passengers in the spring.
CapMetro app will retire in March 2025 after system update
The CapMetro app is going away and riders will soon have to use tap-to-pay. This is part of a sweeping system update by CapMetro.
Project Connect MetroRapid Lines coming to East Austin next year
The multi-billion-dollar Project Connect transit plan is set to roll out MetroRapid lines in East Austin next year.
CapMetro to host events, social media contest throughout December
CapMetro is hosting events throughout December, and a social media contest with a grand prize of a year-long pass.
CapMetro puts 46 new electric buses in storage after manufacturer files for bankruptcy
CapMetro is hitting the brakes on the use of 46 new electric buses after the manufacturer of the fleet filed for bankruptcy.
Train derailment in East Austin nearly misses apartment complex
A train derailment came very close to smashing into a nearly apartment complex in East Austin.
CapMetro bus operator assaulted, robbed by passenger while on the job in East Austin
A CapMetro bus driver is recounting her experience after she was assaulted and robbed by a passenger who refused to pay his fair in East Austin.
CapMetro offering special services during Austin City Limits Festival 2024
CapMetro wants the public to know of special services it is operating to accommodate Austin City Limits (ACL) festival goers.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with CapMetro bus identified: APD
A motorcyclist killed in a crash with a CapMetro bus has been identified by police.
CapMetro bus and motorcyclist involved in deadly crash
The Austin Police Department says it is investigating a deadly crash involving a CapMetro bus and a motorcyclist.
Lawsuit filed against City of Austin seeks to stop funds being collected for Project Connect
A new class action lawsuit against the City of Austin wants to pump the brakes on collecting millions of tax dollars for Project Connect.
CapMetro announces launch of Transit Police Department
CapMetro announced the official launch of its Transit Police Department to enhance the safety of all customers and staff.
CapMetro proposes new rapid lines for 2025
Austin's Transit Agency wants to introduce two CapMetro rapid lines next year, a new Pickup Decker zone and minor schedule adjustments.