Minot may be closer than ever to a more connected future in public transit — not by building something new, but by better linking what already exists. At a regional meeting this week, local and state leaders discussed ways to coordinate existing[...]
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On This Day | Private Public Transit Putting on Miles
One of the street busses, which is being operated by L. J. Smith of the City Garage, has traveled 185,000 miles and it appears good for as many more. This bus travels 165 miles [...]Read More... from On This Day | Private[...]
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Regina opts to start buying hybrid city transit buses instead of electric to save money
Regina city council has chosen a middle road in its push toward greener transit. By a 7-4 vote, councillors approved purchasing hybrid diesel-electric buses instead of reverting to traditional diesel models. The decision balances cost concerns with the city’s climate goals, since[...]
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Minot City Transit sees uptick in ridership in 2025, prepares for new transit plan
Minot’s buses are getting busier. Ridership on the city’s transit system has jumped 25% over last year, with more than 50,000 trips taken in the past seven months. City staff credit the new downtown transit center and two added routes — one[...]
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Here’s what happened when Albuquerque made riding the bus free
For some Albuquerque residents, a bus ride used to mean a tough choice between transportation and basic needs. Now, thanks to the city’s permanent zero-fare policy, it’s a lifeline. Free transit has not only eased financial burdens but also opened doors to[...]
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Minot updates paratransit process, launches real-time transit tracker
City hall meetings don’t have to happen at city hall—and Minot is proving it by bringing the conversation directly to neighborhoods across town. Monday night’s gathering focused on something that affects many residents: getting around the city when you can’t drive yourself.[...]
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Transit plan would keep Minot’s existing services
Minot’s door-to-door transit services face a major shift as federal funding transitions from rural to urban classification. A proposed financing plan outlined this week could extend both paratransit and demand-response operations through 2026—without added local cost—by tapping into unspent pandemic funds and[...]
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Transit agency says rides could end without new dollars
For some Minot residents—many older, disabled, or simply without other options—the ability to get to a doctor’s appointment, job, or grocery store could vanish on July 1. That’s when a federal funding shift cuts off support for the demand-response rides provided by[...]
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Deep cuts to bus and rail services loom across big cities, small towns (Featuring Minot)
A city the size of Minot doesn’t need a subway map—but it does need reliable buses. With ridership still recovering from the pandemic and costs soaring, local transit is under real financial strain. A new bus now costs nearly twice what it[...]
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Transit bill could deliver $2M boost to North Dakota’s public bus systems
For thousands of North Dakotans, the bus isn’t just a ride—it’s the route to work, school, and daily life. But after a pandemic-era dip in ridership cost Fargo a big chunk of its federal funding, transit systems like Matbus are facing hard[...]
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Upcoming changes to paratransit riders in Minot
Minot’s reclassification as an urban community is bringing new rules for public transit riders, particularly those who rely on paratransit. For years, door-to-door service was widely available, but now, riders with disabilities must complete a detailed application—and eligibility isn’t guaranteed. The city[...]
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Transit directors across North Dakota ask Legislature to increase funding to public transit
North Dakota’s proposal to boost public transit funding for its four largest cities is drawing attention amid rising operational costs. Senate Bill 2254, now offering $5 million in grants over the next two years, aims to address the financial challenges cities like[...]