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H-E-B to host annual Feast of Sharing on Saturday at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Read full article: H-E-B to host annual Feast of Sharing on Saturday at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention CenterH-E-B will host its annual Feast of Sharing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 23 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center located at 99 East Market Street.
VIA to receive $3 million from transportation grant, will replace vehicles with ‘greener’ buses
Read full article: VIA to receive $3 million from transportation grant, will replace vehicles with ‘greener’ busesThe funding will help VIA continue to provide vitally important transportation services with disabilities while maintaining VIA’s commitment to environmentally-conscious mobility in the region.
VIA, H-E-B to provide free transportation to Feast of Sharing event
Read full article: VIA, H-E-B to provide free transportation to Feast of Sharing eventVIA Metropolitan Transit and H-E-B have partnered to provide free transportation for the Feast of Sharing event at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Dec. 22.
VIA driver leaves elderly women at closed business, refuses to help
Read full article: VIA driver leaves elderly women at closed business, refuses to helpA VIAtrans driver dropped off passengers with disabilities at a closed business, instructing them to wait outside in the heat. A witness stepped in to help, and VIA is now apologizing.
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Passenger limits for VIA buses, vans to be lifted starting June 1
Read full article: Passenger limits for VIA buses, vans to be lifted starting June 1VIA Metropolitan Transit buses and vans will return to full capacity beginning June 1. The change will apply to fixed-route buses, VIAtrans vans, and VIA Link vehicles.
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VIA still offering free transportation to COVID-19 vaccination sites
Read full article: VIA still offering free transportation to COVID-19 vaccination sitesVIA Metropolitan Transit continues to offer free transportation for anyone traveling to or from an appointment at a city or county-sponsored COVID-19 vaccination site, including the Alamodome and the Wonderland of the Americas mall.
VIA suspends service through Thursday due to dangerous road conditions
Read full article: VIA suspends service through Thursday due to dangerous road conditionsSAN ANTONIO – Updated: 4:30 p.m. WednesdayVIA Metropolitan Transit has suspended all service through Thursday due to unsafe roads and highways, the transportation agency announced. VIA plans to resume service on Friday, if weather and road conditions improve. Customer Information lines are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., while service is suspended. Stay InformedAs always, Your Weather Authority team will keep you updated. You can get the very latest forecast anytime by bookmarking our weather page and downloading the KSAT Weather Authority App - available for both Apple and Android devices.
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VIA Transit will run on modified schedule Monday through Wednesday due to inclement weather
Read full article: VIA Transit will run on modified schedule Monday through Wednesday due to inclement weatherSAN ANTONIO – VIA Metropolitan Transit bus routes will follow a Sunday schedule on Monday through Wednesday, due to the worsening winter weather conditions in the San Antonio region. All VIA transit services will not be operating, beginning at 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14, through 12 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15. This is during the most severe part of the winter weather. However, all service modes are being effected by the hazardous winter weather, according to VIA officials. AdBelow are the route schedule changes for this week:VIA schedule changes for Sunday, Feb. 14, through Thursday, Feb. 18.
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VIA Metropolitan Transit to offer complimentary transportation to vaccination sites
Read full article: VIA Metropolitan Transit to offer complimentary transportation to vaccination sitesStarting on Monday, VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer complimentary transportation for any person traveling to or from an appointment at a city/county-sponsored COVID-19 vaccination site. This includes regular bus service, VIA Link, and VIAtrans paratransit service. Registered VIAtrans customers must schedule their trip in accordance with VIAtrans policies and procedures by phone or online. “VIA offers this fare-assistance program as part of our mission to ‘connect our community’ and ensure people can reach critical destinations and services, using safe, reliable public transportation options,” VIA President/CEO Jeffrey C. Arndt said. RELATED: Two COVID-19 vaccination sites coming to San Antonio’s South Side, West Side
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VIA reducing service, extending free fares as ridership declines
Read full article: VIA reducing service, extending free fares as ridership declinesSAN ANTONIO – VIA will move to a Saturday schedule for weekdays and extend fare relief amid the spread of the novel coronavirus. “Only essential trips, outlined in the 'Stay Home, Work Safe’ order should be made during this time,” VIA said in a news release. In an effort to promote social distancing, some seats on buses and vans may be removed or closed off. VIA previously said buses, seats and rails will be cleaned at a higher frequency. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019.
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VIA offers free bus and van rides on Primary Election Day
Read full article: VIA offers free bus and van rides on Primary Election DayVIA Metropolitan Transit is offering free bus and van rides on the March 3 Primary Election Day. Passengers just need to show a valid voter registration card to the bus or van operator to ride. What you need to know about voting in the Texas Primary Elections on March 3The free rides will be available for regular bus service and for VIAtrans paratransit service. Bus passengers can plan their trip to vote through the VIA goMobile app. VIAtrans customers need to be registered and must schedule their trip in advance by phone or online.
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Park in peace during Fiesta with special park and ride service
Read full article: Park in peace during Fiesta with special park and ride serviceSAN ANTONIO – VIA Park and Ride will be offering special fares for Fiesta-goers. VIA bus passes will not be valid for the special service. The following fares are $2.50 each way, with discounted fares for children, seniors, students and active-duty member for the military. For more information regarding VIA’s special event service to Fiesta events, customers may call (210) 362-2020, or visit www.VIAinfo.net. First-time Uber users can enjoy their first ride for free (up to $15 value).