VIA bus service Archives - San Antonio Report http://sanantonioreport.org/tag/via-bus-service/ Nonprofit journalism for an informed community Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:55:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://sanantonioreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-SA_Report_Logo_512pxArtboard-1-32x32.jpg VIA bus service Archives - San Antonio Report http://sanantonioreport.org/tag/via-bus-service/ 32 32 172243930 Can VIA’s public transportation infrastructure keep pace with Southside growth? https://sanantonioreport.org/via-link-public-transportation-south-side-growth/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5370529 Margarita Rubio crosses an intersection to reach her fifth ride with VIA in less than two hours.As San Antonio’s South Side booms with new businesses, schools and jobs, residents say more bus stops and improved wait times are needed.
Can VIA’s public transportation infrastructure keep pace with Southside growth? was first posted on June 5, 2024 at 5:00 am.
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QR codes at San Antonio bus stops change the game for visually impaired commuters https://sanantonioreport.org/navilens-qr-codes-visually-impaired-blind-via-bus-metropolitan-transit/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5358615 Ernest Arce, who is blind, regularly uses NaviLens, currently available at 100 bus stops around San Antonio. Nearly all the system's stops are set to get the QR code technology, which he says is useful for when breaking out of his everyday routine for errands.Bus stops across San Antonio are getting easily detectible QR codes to help visually impaired commuters better navigate the city.
QR codes at San Antonio bus stops change the game for visually impaired commuters was first posted on February 15, 2024 at 6:00 am.
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Tricentennial Officials: Mass Transit Is the Ticket for New Year’s Eve Party https://sanantonioreport.org/tricentennial-officials-mass-transit-is-the-ticket-for-new-years-eve-party/ https://sanantonioreport.org/tricentennial-officials-mass-transit-is-the-ticket-for-new-years-eve-party/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:07:11 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=1531744 Thousands gather for Carlton Zeus performance at the Hemisfair Park main stage on South Alamo Street for New Year's Eve on December 31, 2016.Thousands are expected to fill Hemisfair Park on New Year's Eve as San Antonio begins celebrating its Tricentennial with the Celebrate 300 kickoff party. The event's organizers have a message for would-be partygoers: Leave your car behind.
Tricentennial Officials: Mass Transit Is the Ticket for New Year’s Eve Party was first posted on December 14, 2017 at 1:07 pm.
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VIA to Introduce Mobile Payment Systems on All Bus Routes https://sanantonioreport.org/via-to-introduce-mobile-payment-systems-on-all-bus-routes/ https://sanantonioreport.org/via-to-introduce-mobile-payment-systems-on-all-bus-routes/#comments Sat, 15 Apr 2017 05:05:20 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=747056 Via riders arrive at Cento Plaza. Photo by Scott Ball.VIA Metropolitan Transit is going mobile this summer in ways that have nothing to do with the wheels on the bus.
VIA to Introduce Mobile Payment Systems on All Bus Routes was first posted on April 15, 2017 at 12:05 am.
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VIA Passengers Can Now ‘Surf and Ride’ in SA https://sanantonioreport.org/via-passengers-can-now-surf-and-ride-in-sa/ https://sanantonioreport.org/via-passengers-can-now-surf-and-ride-in-sa/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:25:20 +0000 http://sanantonioreport.org/?p=128108 VIA invites current and new riders to 'surf' and ride rather than drive, thanks to their free WiFi access on buses. Photo by Lea Thompson.VIA Metropolitan Transit riders can now start their online days the moment they step onto the bus, thanks to the expansion of free WiFi services on all VIA buses and facilities. Complimentary internet services are now accessible on 700 buses, 130 paratransit vans and transit centers throughout the city, making VIA the largest public transportation […]
VIA Passengers Can Now ‘Surf and Ride’ in SA was first posted on September 1, 2015 at 3:25 pm.
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Denver’s MallRide Could Be the Broadway-Blue Star Express https://sanantonioreport.org/denvers-mallride-could-be-the-broadway-blue-star-express/ https://sanantonioreport.org/denvers-mallride-could-be-the-broadway-blue-star-express/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2015 05:56:03 +0000 http://sanantonioreport.org/?p=119195 Editor’s Note: Last week the Rivard Report published an article about Councilmember Rey Saldaña’s (D4) experiences parking his car and riding the VIA bus for one week. In the wake of the May 9 General Election and the decision by voters to approve a City Charter amendment that will require a citywide vote on future […]
Denver’s MallRide Could Be the Broadway-Blue Star Express was first posted on June 22, 2015 at 12:56 am.
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