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Get Ready for TAP into Transit Day – July 8!

June 09, 2025

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Big wheels are turning in Central Virginia and we want you on board!We’re celebrating with the region on TAP into Transit Day, happening Tuesday, July 8 at Main Street Station.This special event will mark two big milestones for our region: the official launch of our brand-new 60-foot articulated Pulse buses, and the debut of the Transit Access Partnership (TAP)—a community-driven effort to help keep GRTC zero fare.These articulated buses are built for the busy Pulse line, which saw nearly 1.7 million riders last year. With three doors for faster boarding and space for up to 122 riders, they’re designed to reduce crowding and support continued growth. TAP into Transit Day is more than a bus launch though, it’s a chance to celebrate how transit connects us, and to rally support for a zero-fare future across Central Virginia. Whether you ride with us every day or just hop on now and...

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One New GRTC COVID-19 Case June 3

June 03, 2020

Press Releases

For Immediate Release June 3, 2020 For more information, contact: CARRIE ROSE PACE – (804) 516-4148 – carrie.rosepace@ridegrtc.com One New GRTC COVID-19 Case   Ten total cases since March; voluntary on-site employee testing events planned. RICHMOND, Va. (June 3, 2020) – GRTC received confirmation today of its 10th employee case of COVID-19 since March. The employee, a bus Operator, is not...

One New GRTC COVID-19 Case June 1

June 01, 2020

Press Releases

For Immediate Release June 1, 2020 For more information, contact: CARRIE ROSE PACE – (804) 516-4148 – carrie.rosepace@ridegrtc.com One New GRTC COVID-19 Case   Nine total cases since March; voluntary on-site employee testing events planned. RICHMOND, Va. (June 1, 2020) – GRTC received confirmation today of its ninth employee case of COVID-19 since March. The employee, a bus Operator, is likely...

GRTC Hosts On-site COVID-19 Testing for Staff

May 28, 2020

Press Releases

UPDATE MAY 31: This testing event is being rescheduled because of the City of Richmond curfew.  For Immediate Release May 28, 2020 For more information, contact: CARRIE ROSE PACE – (804) 516-4148 – carrie.rosepace@ridegrtc.com GRTC Hosts On-site COVID-19 Testing for Staff SecureHealth contracted to perform voluntary employee testing. One new GRTC COVID-19 case confirmed last night. RICHMOND, Va. (May 28,...

GRTC Riders Required to Wear Face Masks

May 26, 2020

Press Releases

For Immediate Release May 26, 2020 For more information, contact: CARRIE ROSE PACE – (804) 516-4148 – carrie.rosepace@ridegrtc.com GRTC Riders Required to Wear Face Masks One new GRTC COVID-19 case confirmed today. RICHMOND, Va. (May 26, 2020) – As Virginia continues to move through phased reopening, and in compliance with the Governor's mandate announced today, effective Friday, May 29, GRTC requires...

GRTC Further Enhances Daily Bus Cleaning

May 20, 2020

Press Releases

For Immediate Release May 20, 2020 For more information, contact: CARRIE ROSE PACE – (804) 516-4148 – carrie.rosepace@ridegrtc.com GRTC Further Enhances Daily Bus Cleaning OBS Janitorial contracted to help disinfect fleet. RICHMOND, Va. (May 20, 2020) – This month, GRTC contracted with Original Building Service, Inc. (OBS Janitorial) to assist with daily fleet cleaning. Each night as buses return home to...

Latest GRTC Employee Test Results for COVID-19: Five confirmed cases to date

May 13, 2020

Press Releases

For Immediate Release May 13, 2020 For more information, contact: CARRIE ROSE PACE – (804) 516-4148 – carrie.rosepace@ridegrtc.com Latest GRTC Employee Test Results for COVID-19 Five confirmed cases to date. RICHMOND, Va. (May 13, 2020) – GRTC continues to encourage ongoing, voluntary testing of all staff for COVID-19. To date, more than half of all employees have been voluntarily tested with...

Locally Made Face Shields for GRTC Bus Operators

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May 11, 2020

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For Immediate Release May 11, 2020 For more information, contact: CARRIE ROSE PACE – (804) 516-4148 – carrie.rosepace@ridegrtc.com Locally Made Face Shields for GRTC Bus...

GRTC Employee Test Results for COVID-19: Four confirmed cases to date

May 08, 2020

Press Releases

For Immediate Release May 8, 2020 For more information, contact: CARRIE ROSE PACE – (804) 516-4148 – carrie.rosepace@ridegrtc.com GRTC Employee Test Results for COVID-19 Four confirmed cases to date. RICHMOND, Va. (May 8, 2020) – During the past week, more than half of the GRTC workforce was voluntarily tested for COVID-19. To date, there have been only four confirmed cases out...