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 … ]

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 … ]

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 … ]

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 … ]

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 … ]