Category: News Release

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Sept. 30, 2025 — Trinity Metro is committed to delivering on its promise of providing safe, simple, and innovative mobility solutions for our community. In light of a recall issued by the manufacturer of the Blue Line electric buses (New Flyer, Inc), Trinity Metro has made the proactive decision to temporarily remove its fleet of Blue buses from service. This decision reflects Trinity Metro’s commitment to safety and transparency.

The recall, which impacts certain New Flyer electric bus models manufactured between 2019 and 2025, was issued due to a potential risk of battery cell short circuits and overheating. Earlier this year, four of Trinity Metro’s six New Flyer electric buses underwent battery cell upgrades, which may have mitigated the issue. However, Trinity Metro is taking this extra step to confirm the impact on its buses and ensure the highest level of safety for our customers and team members.

Interim Measures to Maintain Service

To maintain uninterrupted service for Blue Line customers, Trinity Metro will deploy traditional buses as a temporary solution. These buses will display “Blue Line Complimentary” on the front of the bus to make them more recognizable and to continue meeting the needs of our community.

Trinity Metro’s Commitment to Safety

“Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to temporarily pull our Blue Line buses from service until we can determine the impact of this recall on our vehicles,” said Reed Lanham, Chief Operating Officer for Trinity Metro. “The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority, and we will continue to work closely with the manufacturer to ensure all necessary measures are taken before returning our electric buses to service. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding.”

About Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro is a regional transportation system that strives to be the preferred choice for simple, safe, and innovative mobility services in Tarrant County. The agency offers connections throughout the North Central Texas region, providing passenger trips on buses, Trinity Metro TEXRail, Trinity Metro On-Demand rideshare services, Trinity Metro Bikes, vanpools and Trinity Railway Express. TRE, a 34-mile commuter rail line jointly owned and operated by Trinity Metro and DART, operates between Fort Worth and Dallas. Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of Trinity Metro TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that runs between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.

 

On Saturday, Sept. 20, Trinity Metro will be hosting its 6th Annual Bus Stop Clean-Up Day, an initiative that began as a way to engage local neighborhoods and build support for the agency’s Adopt-a-Stop program. What started as a small-scale effort has now grown into a citywide event that invites the entire community to help refresh and beautify bus stops across the region.

This year’s event features 23 volunteer teams with approximately 200 participants who will be cleaning and beautifying bus stops in our network between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Teams gave themselves creative names, such as The Stop Spotters, Transit Transformers, and The Shine Line.

The event is more than just a clean-up—it’s a celebration of civic pride and a commitment to ensuring that public transit spaces are clean, safe, and welcoming for all. Volunteers will be wiping down benches, picking up litter, even cutting and trimming the grass to enhancing the overall rider experience.

“This is about more than just tidying up,” said Detra Whitmore, Vice President of Community Engagement at Trinity Metro. “It’s about showing our riders and our community that we care. Clean, well-maintained stops improve the customer experience and shows that we take pride in providing a great environment for our passengers.”

 

 

To celebrate World Car Free Day on Monday, Sept. 22, Trinity Metro is offering free rides all day on all its services in Tarrant County. We invite you to leave the car at home and see how easy it is to get around without driving.

World Car Free Day, celebrated annually on Sept. 22, is a global movement encouraging people to leave their cars at home for a day and explore alternative ways of getting around. This day highlights the benefits of reducing car dependency – such as improving air quality, decreasing traffic congestion, and promoting healthier lifestyles. By participating, you’re helping to make Fort Worth and Tarrant County cleaner and greener while enjoying the chance to discover the community from a new perspective.

Taking the pledge to go car free for a day may be easier than you think. You can use Trinity Metro buses, which offer convenient routes across the city, including connections to downtown, Near Southside, the Cultural District, The Fort Worth Stockyards and popular shopping areas. You could even try out Trinity Metro Bikes at lunchtime. Reduce the number of vehicles on the road on Monday and see how good it feels to take part.

Want to let us know you’re participating? Take the pledge online and then remember to tag us on social media or use #LetsRideTM.

Let’s Ride!

To help everyone with their summer fun and back-to-school activities, Trinity Metro is offering free rides on all local services from Monday, Aug. 4, through Sunday, Aug. 10. Services include bus, train, rideshare and Trinity Metro Bikes. The free rides encompass the sales tax holiday weekend, Aug. 8-10, so back-to-school shoppers can ride transit for free while taking advantage of tax-free shopping.

Simply board the bus or train – no ticket needed – and begin your adventure throughout Tarrant County! Discover details about individual services below.

Trinity Metro TEXRail

Haven’t experienced riding Trinity Metro TEXRail to DFW Airport? Now’s your chance. Hop aboard and enjoy a peaceful car-free ride. Find the schedule here.

Trinity Metro Bus

Use a Trinity Metro bus to get to your favorite shopping destination. Take advantage of all the savings during Tax-Free Weekend, including transportation to and from the mall! Trinity Metro buses serve major retail destinations including Hulen Mall, La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth and University Park Village, to name a few. Begin planning your ride here.

Trinity Metro Bikes

Explore the Trinity Trails or any scenic spot courtesy of Trinity Metro Bikes. Our bike sharing program is great exercise and environmentally friendly! With 400 bikes and 62 stations around Fort Worth, your potential destinations are numerous. Although each 30-minute ride is free for the week, your bike usage requires activation of an account and a $50 security deposit held for up to 48 hours. Learn more here.

Trinity Metro On-Demand

Ridesharing is fun and Trinity Metro offers the service in select communities within Tarrant County. Similar to Uber and Lyft, Trinity Metro On-Demand allows you to book a ride within a specific service boundary using your smartphone. This corner-to-corner travel is ideal for a quick lunch break so you don’t have to move your vehicle or search for a parking spot when you are pressed for time. Use of the rideshare service requires setting up an account and booking a ride in advance of your trip. See where you can ride on-demand here.          

Trinity Railway Express

TRE offers premier commuter rail service between Fort Worth and Dallas. There are great attractions and events between the two cities and TRE can deliver you there. Please note that this free ride offer is only valid within Tarrant County. If your travels take you east of CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, you will need to purchase a DART Local Day Pass. Check out the schedule here.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Tarrant County on Trinity Metro, risk-free and cost-free!

Trinity Metro On-Demand has resumed regular operations following service modifications due to a national recall. The agency worked closely with VIA, the contractor for On-Demand service, to ensure minimal disruptions and to resume operations as quickly as possible. As always, customer safety is of the utmost importance.

Chrysler recently issued a national recall for some of their 2022-2024 Voyager and Pacifica vehicles to fix a potential issue with side curtain airbags. Trinity Metro uses some of these vehicles as part of the Trinity Metro On-Demand fleet, alongside several other minivan models. 

Not all of the vehicles in service will have the same look because they are temporary additions to the fleet. Riders should match the license plate shown in the app to the vehicle that arrives.

 

We would like to hear your feedback on the upcoming proposed service changes affecting bus routes 1, 4, 5, 6, 12, 16, 21, 22, 24, 25, 29, 33, 46, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 61X, and 91. 

Meetings will be conducted at noon and 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Fort Worth Central Station, which is located at 1001 Jones St. in downtown Fort Worth.

We value your opinion on how the changes will impact your experience of using public transit. Attending a public meeting or public hearing is not required to offer input.

You may submit comments in person or by using one of the options listed below. All comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2025.

• Send email to tmweb@ridetm.org
• Write to Trinity Metro, 801 Grove St, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, Attn: Planning & Development
• Call Trinity Metro’s Comment Line, 817-215-8793