Capital Metro has introduced its Rapid lines, originally expected to begin in 2023, but now facing delays. The service currently operates on diesel vehicles, requiring 20-30 minute waits instead of the promised 10-minute frequency. The full rollout, featuring electric buses, is anticipated in 12 to 18 months once charging infrastructure is ready. This introductory phase aims to improve connectivity in historically underserved areas, although it remains two years behind the ambitious timeline laid out during the 2020 Project Connect vote that support significant transit expansion in Austin.
Capital Metro has launched its Rapid lines with reduced service and diesel vehicles while aiming for increased transit connectivity in under-served areas.
We didn't want to wait until we could give the perfect frequency on the perfect route...when we knew we could start providing service today.
Full service with electric buses arriving every 10 minutes should begin in 12 to 18 months, but there isn't an exact date set.
The timeline is two years behind the expectations outlined before the 2020 Project Connect vote that authorized the largest transit expansion in Austin history.
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