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NewsJanuary 4, 2022

SamTrans Launches On-Board Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is currently being enabled on the 800 series articulated buses, with the entire SamTrans fleet expected to be online by February 2022.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2021

SamTrans Taps Stantec for Electric Bus Infrastructure Contract

The $415,000 contract for preliminary design services is an important step for the redevelopment and preparation of SamTrans North and South Base bus yard facilities to support a 100% zero-emission fleet.

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NewsDecember 28, 2020

Hartnett to Leave SamTrans, Caltrain

When his leave becomes official in April 2021, Deputy CEO/GM Carter Mau will become Acting CEO/GM and Caltrain’s Chief Officer of Rail Michelle Bouchard will serve as Acting Caltrain Executive Director.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2020

SamTrans Board Endorses 'Healthy Transit Plan'

The plan was crafted using guidance and best practices from the California Department of Public Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization, as well as other transit agencies from around the world.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2019

SamTrans launches operational analysis to 'Reimagine' bus system

The agency will pinpoint challenges and opportunities using data, public input, and innovation to improve bus service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2019

Stronger finances leads SamTrans to reduce fares, offer free transfers

The changes will reduce costs to riders, help to modernize and simplify the system, and allow for innovative new practices.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2019

SamTrans adding 55 New Flyer articulated buses

The buses, funded by FTA grants, will replace buses from 2002 that have exceeded their useful life.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2019

SamTrans, Caltrain launch ridership rewards program

Riders will be eligible to compete in special public transit challenges to earn additional rewards, such as Amazon or Starbucks gift cards

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2019

San Mateo County launches new resource center for seniors, ADA riders

The resource center is a one-stop shop providing customers with free mobility assessment services either over the phone or online.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2018

California's SamTrans to study express bus service feasibility

Service aims to improve mobility options and ease freeway congestion in San Mateo County and launch as a pilot in mid-2019.

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