CURRENT SERVICE ALERTS

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 … ]

As was announced by Governor Maura Healey in Greenfield this afternoon, Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) will receive $699,733 in grant funding for system wide fare free service from January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025. This funding was provided in the FY 2025 budget signed by Governor Healey in July. Working together, 13 Massachusetts… [ read more … ]

NO BUS SERVICE FOR LABOR DAY

The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority offices will be closed and regular bus service will not be provided on Monday, September 2, 2024 to observe the Labor Day holiday.  All regularly scheduled bus service will resume at 5:45 AM Tuesday, September 3 with the Administrative Office reopening at 8 AM.  Specific schedule and/or route information may… [ read more … ]

Raise Wages, Maintain Benefits, Position for Growth PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) announces the renewal of two Collective Bargaining Agreements with Teamsters’ Local Union 404. These agreements will improve employee pay, maintain benefits, as well as support ongoing recruitment and retainment efforts. Union employees voted to ratify both Agreements in late May… [ read more … ]

Navigate: Route 921 Express Pittsfield – Great Barrington Express service via Lenox Ctr, Lee Ctr, Stockbridge Ctr, and Great Barrington CtrEffective May 20, 2024Monday – Saturday Only Line Map Key EXP Express Service: Bus will only service the bus stops listed on the route schedule. No “Flag Stops” permitted. E Bus departs Downing Parkway Garage… [ read more … ]