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On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, buses will operate on Sunday schedules.
Regular service resumes on November 28.

Check Maps & Schedules: actransit.org/maps-schedules

For trip planning:
✅ Track your bus with ACT RealTime: actransit.org/rt
✅ Call us at 510-891-4777, 9am-5pm
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
34 years at AC Transit and still going strong! J.J. shared how his career began and the growth he’s witnessed over the years.
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Are you flying for the holidays? You can take transit in the East Bay to Oakland International Airport. Here's how to take our buses:

Ride Line 73 https://actransit.us/3AsETBQ
Early flight? Ride Line 805 https://actransit.us/4fBo72k

Plan your trip: actransit.org/tp
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, buses will operate on Sunday schedules.
Regular service resumes Friday, November 28.

Check Maps & Schedules: actransit.org/maps-schedules

For trip planning:
✅ Track your bus with ACT RealTime actransit.org/rt
✅ Call us at 510-891-4777, 9am-5pm
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Berkeley’s Northbrae Tunnel, from Solano Av to Sutter St. was originally built for rail transit. The Key System’s Line F to San Francisco used the tunnel, and today, several AC Transit lines continue to use the tunnel, such as Line FS to San Francisco.

📷: Western Railway Museum
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#TBT: In 1974, six new bus lines debuted in Fremont.

More than 8,000 riders boarded in the first week. The service connected riders to hospitals, shopping centers, and Fremont BART. Rides were only 25 cents!
https://actransit.us/4fvtnEC
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
’Tis the season of giving! AC Transit’s Human Resources team volunteered at the Alameda County Community Food Bank to support our community.
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Pick up special stickers and the 65th anniversary paper crown at our Customer Service Center, while supplies last!

Visit us at 1600 Franklin Street, Downtown Oakland.
Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm.
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Our next Board of Directors meeting is 11/19 at 5 PM.

The meeting will consider receiving a report on Customer Services metrics, an update on Clipper, approving the draft of Board Policy 545 - Service Standards, and more.

View the agenda to learn more: https://actransit.us/43C9iZP
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#TuesdayTip: Ever wonder where and when the next bus is? Riders can track the bus in multiple ways.

ACT RealTime: actransit.org/rt
AC Transit Mobile App: actransit.org/app

Just click on the bus number.
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What's on your to-do list today? 🤔

📲 Download the app today: https://www.actransit.org/app
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Berkeley Half Marathon is happening on Sunday affecting many bus routes. https://berkeleyhalfmarathon.com/

Lines 6, 7, 12, 18, 22, 27, 36, 51B, 52, 88, 800 and F will be on detour:

Line 88 Sat detour: actransit.us/4eu2foG
Sun detours: actransit.us/3AD3fcb
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Going to this weekend's Cal Women's basketball game? https://actransit.us/49Re21l
📷 :Cal Women's Basketball

Ride the bus there or connect with @bart.gov and hop off at Downtown Berkeley to get to the game!

Plan your trip: actransit.org/tp
Bus detours on Sun. https://actransit.us/3AD3fcb
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This week, we shared a series of employee interviews highlighting their unique career journeys. And now we’re inviting you to explore yours. Visit our Careers Page to see current opportunities at AC Transit.

https://www.actransit.org/careers
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🏃‍♂️ The Berkeley Half Marathon hits the streets this Sunday. Expect detours and delays on select AC Transit routes.
📷 : Berkeley Half Marathon
More info on the run: https://berkeleyhalfmarathon.com

Line 88 Sat detour: https://actransit.us/4eu2foG
Sun detours: https://actransit.us/3AD3fcb
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The rider experience starts before you hop on the bus. Our team develops the signs, maps, and at-stop information. David Rossman-Robinson has made it a career.

Today is @apta-info.bsky.social National Transit Career Day, where we highlight the careers beyond our frontline staff.

#TransitCareers
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Let’s chat with our General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, Aimee for National Transit Career Day!

Over her 10 years at AC Transit, Aimee has advanced from Attorney to Senior Attorney and continued her progression through the organization. #TransitCareers
November 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Our HR Manager, Christy McCree has been with AC Transit for 17 years and finds her passion through the people she gets to connect with on a daily basis.

Today is @apta-info.bsky.social National Transit Career Day, where we highlight the careers beyond our operators and mechanics.

#TransitCareers
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
With today's rain, friendly reminders for your travels.

✅ Track your bus with ACT RealTime: https://www.actransit.org/rt and plan accordingly
✅ Don't forget an umbrella or raincoat.
✅ Hold onto railings
✅ Place wet umbrellas beneath the seats
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Did you know? ALL Bay Area transit agencies offer 50% off fares through the Clipper START program. Residents 19-64 who meet certain income levels can take advantage of these savings by going to clipperstartcard.com to see if they qualify and apply.
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
That feeling when you breeze through traffic! Are you a morning Transbay commuter?
Like this post if you’re a rider. 👍
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Dazzle at the vibrant floats and light displays at the Castro Valley Light Parade on Saturday. https://actransit.us/4nMrmY9
📷 : Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce

Ride the bus to Castro Valley Blvd and skip the parking hassle.

Line 28 will be on detour: https://actransit.us/3JKEMpl
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We have onboard rider surveys. Authorized surveyors wearing blue vests are conducting the surveys to help improve transit service. If you’re approached, please consider completing the short survey - your input helps us make future transit better.
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
First Friday of the month means Oakland First Fridays is back. The theme is Seasons of Giving. Enjoy live music, celebrate generosity with a coat and toy drive and community.
📷 : Oakland First Fridays

Event info: http://oaklandfirstfridays.org
Line 6 detour: http://actransit.us/4k1qHks
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
6️⃣ 7️⃣ 6️⃣ 7️⃣

Line 6- Downtown Oakland - Downtown Berkeley
Line 7- Emeryville Public Market - El Cerrito del Norte BART
Line 67- Grizzly Peak Blvd. and Spruce St. - Downtown Berkeley

They all travel through Berkeley. Learn more https://actransit.us/3zhTVcK
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM