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With the new system, which will be fully in place by September 2023, MCTS bus riders will still be able to use cash to ride the bus, but will receive fare capping with either a WisGo card or the UMO app.

$11M deficit, authorized worker strike and leadership vacuum: What’s going on at MCTS?

Jimmy Gutierrez

Milwaukee’s County Transit System recently announced a surprise $11 million budget deficit projected for the year. Last week, the drivers union authorized a strike. So what exactly is going on with the county's bus system?

Sharieka Thomas stands in front of an MCTS bus, center left.

Economy & Business

Finding the fixers: MCTS apprenticeship program calibrates future mechanics and drivers

Sam Woods

The Milwaukee County Transit System recently launched an apprenticeship program to train new mechanics and bus drivers. It comes at a time when ridership is up and the state is promoting paid training.

Vans like these are the primary form of paratransit offered by Milwaukee County. Riders will now have an on-demand option in addition to these vans, which need to be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

Government & Politics

On-demand paratransit is back in Milwaukee County, but budget concerns linger

Sam Woods

A new pilot program offers same-day on-demand paratransit for people with disabilities in Milwaukee County. However, the program is not currently funded longterm.