News & Updates

Stay up to date with the latest WRTA news, service information, community initiatives, and announcements.

Christmas Day

Please be advised that WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Friday, December 25th in celebration of the holiday. We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe Christmas! Regular bus service will resume on Saturday, December 26th.  

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Thanksgiving Day – November 26

Please be advised that WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Thursday, November 26th in celebration of the holiday. We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday! Regular bus service will resume on Friday, November 27th.

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Holiday Lights Campaign Will Honor Local Non-Profits

The COVID-19 pandemic means the Western Reserve Transit Authority will not be rolling out a Holiday Bus in 2020. But in lieu of that popular feature, WRTA will present the Holiday Lights campaign, co-sponsored by First National Bank and WKBN-TV27. “All year long, WRTA Gives The Valley a Lift,” said Executive Director Dean Harris. “But […]

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New #80 Lordstown Express Route Debuts Aug. 31

Starting Monday, August 31, WRTA’s new #80 Lordstown Express bus will travel twice daily Monday through Friday to and from PurFoods, located at the corner of Mahoning Avenue and Bailey Road in Lordstown. The #80 Lordstown Express morning run will leave downtown Youngstown’s Federal Station at 6:10 am Monday through Friday and arrive at PurFoods […]

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For Early or Election Day Voting, WRTA Can Get You There!

If you’re planning to vote in the 2020 Election, there’s a WRTA bus that can help you do just that. Here are three different ways we can help you cast your vote. EARLY VOTING  Now through Monday, November 2, you can beat the crowds on Election Day by Early Voting at the Mahoning County or […]

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