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Metro Transit Cuts Early & Late Bus Routes | Madison News
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- Sep 10, 2026
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Metro Transit is slashing early morning, late night, and holiday bus services starting December to cut costs—saving an estimated $2 million while minimizing rider impact. The Transportation Commission approved the plan, which includes later weekday and weekend starts and up to 20% fewer weekend trips on select routes. Officials say only about 13 weekday riders, 100 Saturday, and 60 Sunday riders will be affected. These cuts are part of a citywide effort to reduce spending amid rising fuel costs, avoiding another voter referendum like last year. Bus rapid transit lines Route A and upcoming Route B remain untouched as agencies eye long-term financial sustainability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/114bc9355f433f3b