Additional trips on some routes; front door boarding returns
WeGo Public Transit is increasing the number of trips on certain routes during peak times to help alleviate crowding onboard buses and to promote physical distancing, effective Sept. 13. The fall service changes also include a return to front door boarding practices and the resumption of fare collection.
In April, WeGo permitted bus operators to allow rear door boarding and forego collecting fares to better control passenger flow onboard due to COVID-19. Ongoing work to install operator compartment shields between the bus operator’s seat and the front door and a campaign to promote the use of face coverings while riding transit allows the agency to resume front door boarding and fare collection while balancing customer transportation needs and the continued health and safety of bus operators.
As a reminder, all full-time and part-time Vanderbilt University faculty, staff and students can ride WeGo Local buses, WeGo Regional buses and the WeGo Star train for free using their Vanderbilt ID cards.
Fall service changes
Building on the Saturday+ Enhanced Service introduced earlier this summer, the fall service changes feature additional trips on the following routes to allow for proper social and physical distancing:
- 6 Lebanon: Extra trips will be added at 7:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. on weekdays.
- 7 Hillsboro: Extra trips will be added at 6:05 a.m., 7:15 a.m. and 8:05 a.m. on weekdays.
- 55 Murfreesboro: Extra trips will be added to the full route to Hickory Hollow throughout the day. Please consult the Route 55 schedule for detailed information.
In addition, the Route 77 Thompson stop at Greentree Terrace Apartments will become a regular stop and be served on all trips. The stops at Radnor Towers and Sidco and Norris will remain flex stops. Customers may request a pickup at these locations by calling 615-862-4646.
All bus routes not mentioned above will continue to operate on the Saturday+ Enhanced schedule put into effect on May 31, including the additional trips operating only from Downtown to the midpoint of routes 22 Bordeaux, 52 Nolensville, 55 Murfreesboro and 56 Gallatin. More information about that service can be found here.
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