CURRENT SERVICE ALERTS

WarningFare Free! ¡Autobuses gratis! November 29, 2024 - September 30, 2025

All BRTA fixed route and ADA services will be free to all customers from November 29, 2024 until September 30, 2025. Fares will not be collected onboard buses. Non-ADA services are not free. Please see website for complete details. // Todos los servicios de ruta fija y ADA de BRTA serán gratuitos para todos los clientes desde el 29 de noviembre de 2024 hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2025. No se cobrarán tarifas a bordo de los autobuses. Los servicios que no sean ADA no son gratuitos. Consulte el sitio web para obtener detalles completos.
Effective November 29th, 2024 - October 1st, 2025

Warning$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for CDL Bus Operators

Join the BRTA Team – $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Are you a professional driver with a CDL B license including Airbrakes and Passenger endorsements, ready to take the next step in your career? BRTA wants to hear from you! We’re offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums Retirement plan contributions Competitive pay Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in your community Don’t have a CDL? No problem! Non-CDL positions and paid CDL training are also available. For more information and to apply, visit: www.berkshirerta.com/employment-opportunities or call (413) 499-BRTA (2782).
Effective May 11th, 2024

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Alerts: Unexpected changes or disruptions to regular service. These may include storm delays, rerouting due to accidents or construction, and COVID impact.

NO BUS SERVICE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S DAY OBSERVANCE

All BRTA fixed route or paratransit bus services will not operate on Monday, December 25, 2023 to observe the Christmas holiday. All BRTA fixed route and paratransit bus services will not operate on Monday, January 1, 2024 to observe the New Year’s Day holiday.   Additionally, the BRTA Administrative Office at One Columbus Avenue will also… [ read more … ]

BRTA Releases 2023 Customer Survey

PITTSFIELD, MA —  The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) invites the public to participate in its 2023 Customer Survey! The survey is online at www.bit.ly/brta-survey-2023. Printed survey copies will be available at BRTA’s Intermodal Center located at 1 Columbus Avenue, Pittsfield, MA and by request. The deadline for all responses is Wednesday, January 31, 2024,… [ read more … ]

NO BUS SERVICE FOR THANKSGIVING DAY

In observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday, all Berkshire Regional Transit Authority offices will be closed, and regular bus service will not be provided on Thursday, November 23, 2023.  All regularly scheduled bus service will resume at 5:45 AM Friday, November 24, 2023, however the Administrative office located at One Columbus Avenue will remain closed… [ read more … ]

Fare Free Buses During the Holiday Season

The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) announced today that beginning November 24, 2023 through December 31, 2023 all BRTA bus and ADA complementary services would be free thanks to a grant included in the state budget and awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.  The “Try Transit” initiative will be supported by the state grant… [ read more … ]

NO BUS SERVICE FOR VETERAN’S DAY

The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Administrative offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023. The regular bus service will not be provided in observance of Veteran’s Day on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The BRTA Administrative office will reopen on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 8 AM and all regularly scheduled bus service will resume… [ read more … ]

NO BUS SERVICE FOR COLUMBUS DAY/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY

The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority offices will be closed, and regular bus service will not be provided on Monday, October 9, 2023 to observe the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday.  All regularly scheduled bus service will resume at 5:45 AM, Tuesday October 10, 2023.  The Administrative office located at One Columbus Avenue will reopen at… [ read more … ]