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(FORT WORTH, TX – Oct. 4, 2021) – Molly the Trolley has been on hiatus during the pandemic and is now ready to return to complimentary service on Sunday, Oct. 10.

Once again, downtown businesses and visitors will be happy to see Molly circulating daily between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. to offer another convenient transportation option. For full route information and schedule details, visit the Molly the Trolley route page.

Molly the Trolley connects to multiple bus routes at Fort Worth Central Station as well as Trinity Metro TEXRail and Trinity Railway Express. For questions about Molly the Trolley or other services, call Customer Care at 817-215-8600.

The cost of operating Molly is partially subsidized by Visit Fort Worth, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. and Sundance Square. Some downtown hotels also help pay for the service.

About Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro is a regional transportation system that provides public transportation to meet the mobility needs in Tarrant County. The agency offers connections throughout the North Central Texas region, providing passenger trips on buses, TEXRail, ACCESS paratransit, ZIPZONEs, vanpools and the Trinity Railway Express (TRE), a 34-mile commuter rail line jointly owned and operated with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that runs between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.

(FORT WORTH, TX – June 16, 2021) – School is out, workers are returning to the office and everyone is ready for a summer vacation. Whether you’re commuting, day-tripping or heading to the airport, you can get there on public transportation.

The health and safety of passengers and operators are very important, and Trinity Metro has worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to keep riders safe from infection. Through contactless payment and enhanced cleaning protocols, the agency continually strives to maintain the health and safety of everyone who rides. An extension of that is the ongoing federal mandate that requires passengers and employees to wear masks when on board vehicles or when at a station.

Additionally, Trinity Metro utilizes an advanced air filtration process that is an ionizing based system to cleanse the return air flow on units. The ionizer device “ionizes” the viral atoms and by being ionized, they are able to be trapped by the filter, which is changed regularly.

Another way to enhance cleanliness is using backpack electrostatic sprayers that are used inside vehicles after use. After spraying, each vehicle has to air dry for at least two hours before returning to service.

Where can you go?

Trinity Metro’s bus network makes it easy to commute to work or to visit local attractions, such as the Fort Worth Stockyards, the Fort Worth Cultural District or the Fort Worth Zoo.

Hop on TEXRail for a fun day trip to Fort Worth, North Richland Hills or Grapevine. If you’re heading to the airport, TEXRail is the best way to get there. You’ll arrive at Terminal B after a relaxing ride that will deliver you on time for just $2.50. If your flight is departing from a different terminal, just hop on Skylink after you go through security.

Riding Trinity Railway Express is a convenient option for traveling between Fort Worth and Dallas, especially for events at the American Airlines Center.

For easy connections, try one of the ZIPZONE options for on-demand ridesharing. The timing couldn’t be better because rides are free through the end of June. Check out your choices for Southside, Mercantile, South Tarrant and Alliance ZIPZONE services.

(FORT WORTH, TX – May 18, 2021) – Trinity Metro will continue following the federal mandate that requires passengers and employees to wear face masks in the agency’s facilities and on board all buses, trains and other public transit vehicles. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently extended the face mask requirement for all public transportation through Sept. 13.

The mask policy applies to transportation hubs, such as Fort Worth Central Station, as well as other train stations. Masks are required on all services, including buses, TEXRail, Trinity Railway Express, ZIPZONE and ACCESS paratransit.

About Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro is a regional transportation system that provides public transportation to meet the mobility needs in Tarrant County. The agency offers connections throughout the North Central Texas region, providing passenger trips on buses, TEXRail, ACCESS paratransit, ZIPZONEs, vanpools and the Trinity Railway Express (TRE), a 34-mile commuter rail line jointly owned and operated with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that runs between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.

(FORT WORTH, TX – Feb. 26, 2021) – Beginning Monday, March 1, Trinity Metro is expanding the service area for the Mercantile ZIPZONE to include North Tarrant Parkway to the north and East Long Avenue to the south. The larger service area will provide easy access to popular destinations, including the Walmart Supercenter, Medical City Alliance and Meacham Airport.

On Sunday, Feb. 28, the Alliance ZIPZONE will expand to include Texas Motor Speedway, Kroger, two Walmart Supercenters, Tanger Outlets Fort Worth and Buc-ee’s.

About the Mercantile ZIPZONE

• The ridesharing on-demand service operates 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays.
• With any local Trinity Metro ticket, the ZIPZONE ride is included. 
• If using ZIPZONE alone, the Mercantile ZIPZONE service is $1 or $3 per passenger, depending on location.

How to ride ZIPZONE

• Download the ZIPZONE app from the app store on a smartphone. Go to the Payment Methods page in the app menu and add payment information to get on the road.
• Connecting routes in the Mercantile ZIPZONE are bus routes 11, 12, 16 and Trinity Metro TEXRail. When you arrive at your stop, use the ZIPZONE app to order a ride to your destination.
• Haven’t tried ZIPZONE yet? Enter code FTWWEB to receive the first two rides for free.
• For riders who do not show up OR cancel after requesting a ride via the app, an automatic charge of 50 percent will be assessed.

Using the Alliance ZIPZONE

• Download the Lyft mobile app downloaded on a smartphone.
• Ride the bus and keep track of your paper pass, ID badge and/or your fare activated in the GoPass app.
• Connecting routes in the Alliance ZIPZONE are bus routes 16 and 63/64.
• When you get off at your stop within the Alliance ZIPZONE boundaries, use the Lyft app for a ride to your employer.
• Use Promotional code “ALLIANCEZONE“.
• Then look for your Lyft driver and ZIP to work.
• This ZIPZONE operates 4:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. weekdays and 5:30-7:30 a.m. and 4-7:30 p.m. weekends.

About Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro is a regional transportation system that provides public transportation to meet the mobility needs in Tarrant County. The agency offers connections throughout the North Central Texas region, annually providing 8 million passenger trips on buses, TEXRail, ACCESS paratransit, ZIPZONEs, vanpools and the Trinity Railway Express (TRE), a 34-mile commuter rail line jointly owned and operated with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that runs between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.

(FORT WORTH, TX – Feb. 13, 2020) – Trinity Metro and the City of Crowley are partnering to provide a new transportation option to Crowley residents. The Crowley ZIPZONE, which will begin in June, will provide transportation to medical facilities and shopping options within the city as well as connections to four bus routes (route 6, route 65X,  route 66X and route 72) in Fort Worth, plus the South Park & Ride.

“This will be a big benefit because it’s an affordable way to get around town, especially for our seniors,” said Jack Thompson, assistant city manager and economic development director for Crowley. “We are excited to work with Trinity Metro and Via (the contracted service provider).”

The Crowley ZIPZONE will operate 6:30-10 a.m. and 3:30-7 p.m. weekdays and will include service to Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South and the Gateway Station shopping center. The cost for a one-way trip will be $3.

Primary funding for the ZIPZONE was provided by the North Central Texas Council of Governments through a $333,000 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program grant.

Roy C. Brooks, Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 1, said, “It is important to work toward feasible transportation options for all of our Tarrant County cities. Thanks to a partnership between the Regional Transportation Council, Trinity Metro, and Tarrant County Precinct 1, residents of the City of Crowley will have a new way to move within their city and to connect to the larger public transportation network.”

The new service in Crowley the third on-demand service for Trinity Metro. A fourth option, the Near Southside ZIPZONE, is planned for late spring.

“Helping customers reach their destination requires a combination of traditional transit and innovative solutions,” said Wayne Gensler, vice president and chief operating officer of bus and paratransit at Trinity Metro. “By introducing service in new areas, we are able to connect passengers with our existing services to provide a better customer experience.”

About ZIPZONES

Trinity Metro has two other ZIPZONES. The Mercantile ZIPZONE connects Trinity Metro TEXRail and bus passengers (route 11, route 12 and route 16) to first-mile/last-mile service near Mercantile Center Station. The Alliance ZIPZONE connects with bus route 16 and route 63X/64X, which is a partner route between Trinity Metro and Denton County Transportation Authority.

About Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro is a regional transportation system that provides public transportation to meet the mobility needs in Tarrant County. The agency offers connections throughout the North Central Texas region, annually providing 8 million passenger trips on buses, TEXRail, vanpools and the Trinity Railway Express (TRE), a 34-mile commuter rail line jointly owned and operated with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that runs between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.