Greater Portland Metro
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PublishedApril 1, 2021
Facing opposition from riders, Metro pauses plans for new Portland bus loop
The public transit agency says it will suspend planning for a new loop around the Portland peninsula to focus on an upcoming regional transit overhaul.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
Southern Maine bus, train and ferry operators team up for COVID-19 safety campaign
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PublishedDecember 14, 2020
METRO cuts passenger capacity due to rising COVID numbers
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PublishedDecember 2, 2020
METRO financial hit unlikely to impact local budgets
Westbrook's share will see a slight decrease, while Gorham's share is slated to remain stable.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2020
Hearings next week on bus route proposed for Portland’s peninsula
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PublishedNovember 8, 2020
METRO buses now outfitted with yield to buses lights
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PublishedOctober 1, 2020
Southern Maine bus operators resume charging fees
Bus operators hope new system will be easier for riders and bring in much-needed revenue.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2020
Metro to resume charging riders Thursday, with fares up to $2
The bus service, which suspended fares when the pandemic hit in March, also will return to front-door boarding and debut a new payment system
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2020
Art starts at bus stops
Federal art funding has allowed the works of Maine artists to adorn Portland bus shelters on Bedford, Congress and St. John streets.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2020
Public transit eliminates fares, reduces hours