Waukesha piling on bus route cuts, fare increases; UW-M impacted
Scott Walker's plan to strangle transit in Wisconsin while funding new roads for Foxconn and keeping the road-builders happy keeps advancing.
Last week this blog noted reductions in Milwaukee County transit services. Hard hit were bus lines serving K-12 pupils and students traveling to and from Concordia University and MATC in Mequon.
Now Waukesha bus managers
are getting into the act.
So, kids, add to that college debt and get yourself a car! - - as UW-Milwaukee explained to students and staff today:
Here is more information from the Waukesha County Transit System, and note that UW-M students lose these routes - - OE5, E5, W6, W7, W8 & W12 will no longer operate to/from UW-Milwaukee - - and must use cash and not their their UPASS cards on remaining services:
Eastern Fare Zone: All of Route 901, Route 904 east of and including Goerkes Corners, Route 905 east of and including Meadowbrook Transit Station, Route 906 east of and including Big Bend Park-Ride.
Western Fare Zone: Route 904 any on or off west of Goerkes Corners, Route 905 any on or off west of Meadowbrook Transit Station, Route 906 any on or off west of Big Bend Park-Ride.
Waukesha County Routes 901 & 905 Service Changes Effective January 2, 2018
Effective January 2, 2018 the following service changes will occur on the Waukesha County Commuter Routes 901 & 905
Last week this blog noted reductions in Milwaukee County transit services. Hard hit were bus lines serving K-12 pupils and students traveling to and from Concordia University and MATC in Mequon.
Now Waukesha bus managers
 |
So, kids, add to that college debt and get yourself a car! - - as UW-Milwaukee explained to students and staff today:
Due to changes in government funding, Waukesha County Transit Routes operated by Wisconsin Coach will no longer be free of charge to UWM students and staff.
Wisconsin Coach and Waukesha County have also reduced the frequency of routes 904 and 905, which come directly to UWM.
More details on these changes, including additional service updates, are available on the Waukesha Metro website.
Students and staff should note that fares on the routes must be paid in cash, as no credit cards are accepted and no change is given.
Those now seeking an alternate form of transportation can consider driving to the Capitol/Humboldt Park and Ride Lot and taking the UPARK shuttle to campus.
The MCTS Park and Ride lots are another good options.
Eastern Fare Zone
Eastern Fare Zone: All of Route 901, Route 904 east of and including Goerkes Corners, Route 905 east of and including Meadowbrook Transit Station, Route 906 east of and including Big Bend Park-Ride.
| Fare Type | Fare |
|---|---|
| Adult cash | $3.50 |
| Children 4 and under | Free |
| Children 5-17 | $2.50 |
| Commuter Book Fare | 10% discount |
| Elderly/disabled cash | $1.75 |
| Student cash | $2.50 |
| Transfers from MCTS | $0.50 discount |
| Transfers from Metro | $2 discount |
Western Fare Zone
Western Fare Zone: Route 904 any on or off west of Goerkes Corners, Route 905 any on or off west of Meadowbrook Transit Station, Route 906 any on or off west of Big Bend Park-Ride.
| Fare Type | Fare |
|---|---|
| Adult cash | $4.25 |
| Children 4 and under | Free |
| Children 5-17 | $3.25 |
| Commuter Book Fare | 10% discount |
| Elderly/disabled cash | $2 |
| Student cash | $3.25 |
| Transfers from MCTS | $0.50 discount |
Waukesha County Routes 901 & 905 Service Changes Effective January 2, 2018
Effective January 2, 2018 the following service changes will occur on the Waukesha County Commuter Routes 901 & 905
- CE 2 & 3 and CW 2 & 3 will no longer operate
- UW-Milwaukee UPASS and Commuter Value Pass will no longer be accepted for Free
- Trips OE5, E5, W6, W7, W8 & W12 will no longer operate to/from UW-Milwaukee
- Trips E8, E9, E10, W3, W4 & W7 will no longer operate between Goerkes Corners and the Waukesha Metro Transit Center
- Trips W14 and OE5 will have minor time adjustments
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