FARGO, ND — The Matbus station in downtown Fargo was evacuated briefly this afternoon. Transit Fleet and Facility Manager Jordan Smith explained they noticed a mini fridge was left outside the east entrance around 2:15 p.m. They made an announcement in the terminal and no one claimed the unit. So as a precaution they evacuated the building and called Fargo Police. Police…
FARGO, N.D. — The heavy snow made it harder for several people to get around using public transportation. MATBUS decided to suspend service at 2:15 this afternoon. Buses were operating earlier this morning, but the heavy wind and visibility concerns forced them back to the garage. MATBUS leaders say suspending service was necessary to keep drivers and passengers safe. “As far…
FARGO, N.D. — If you’ve never tried public transportation in Fargo, there’s an incentive to hopping on a bus this week. MATBUS provides nearly 2 million rides a year to its passengers. “For the size of us, we have a very big demand and fortunately we have a good staff, a very well set up staff so we can cope with…
FARGO, N.D. — Over the last few months the Fargo Police Department has been trying to find a method of transportation for their community engagement group. MATBUS has donated a vehicle that is going to change the future for these programs. The Fargo Police Department doesn’t just serve to protect, they serve to help children in the community. “So we’re…
FARGO, N.D. — MATBUS found itself in a mess this morning in south Fargo. Three buses couldn’t make it up the small incline at the underpass at 25th Street South and Main Avenue. “They are burning rubber and it smells here but they’re trying to get these big buses going here but it’s created quite a traffic jam here south…
FARGO, ND — MATBUS is offering a low-cost transportation offer this holiday season. MATBUS Quarter Days will be taking place the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, as well as every Saturday in December. Riders can board any MATBUS for only a quarter each trip. They operate 25 fixed routes in the Fargo-Moorhead metro with direct access to West Acres…
MATBUS is giving free rides to those who donate an aluminum can in honor of Earth Week. KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talks with Taaren Haak, the Assistant Transit Planner of MATBUS, about how this can help impact the earth. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, Morning – In The Community, News Landing Page, North Dakota News Tags: aluminum cans, Earth Week,…
MATBUS is making changes to some of its routes in Moorhead. The affected routes will be four, five, seven and eight. Route seven will be completely eliminated and the areas serviced by seven will be picked up by route eight. Route four will extend its service until 11:15 p.m. People with MATBUS said these changes should come as a positive…
