Chapel Hill Transit Continuing Limited Hours, Bus Lines Despite Phase 1

Phase 1 and the end of Orange County’s stay at home order will have no affect on Chapel Hill Transit, as the system is continuing its modified services and schedules.

The Town of Chapel Hill’s transit system shared a release Friday ahead of North Carolina entering Phase 1 to share its current bus routes and EZ Rider service are continuing their hours as determined prior to the stay at home order’s enactment. The release said the decision was made between the Chapel Hill Transit partners based on data from the Orange County Health Department and the Town of Chapel Hill Emergency Management team.

“We understand that many people depend on Chapel Hill Transit for access to work, medical appointments, grocery stores and other essential services,” wrote Transit Director Brian Litchfield in the release. “Our priority is the safety of our team members and providing safe service for our customers. We are eager to return our services to normal and see all of customers again. Please continue to be patient as begin reopening our community safely and responsibly.”

Currently, Chapel Hill Transit is running what would normally be just a Saturday service schedule from Mondays through Saturdays. The CM, CW, D, FG, JN, T and V lines are all running, and EZ Rider services are available on Saturday-level service each day of the week and premium service on Sundays.

According to the transit system, the fewer routes allow town employees more time to sanitize each vehicle and to provide more consistency among run times.

Chapel Hill Transit announced the initial alterations to its service back in March, shortly around the first cases of COVID-19 being reported in Orange County.

The full release from Chapel Hill Transit, as well as a full service schedule, can be found on the town government’s website.

Photo via the Town of Chapel Hill.

Chapelboro.com does not charge subscription fees. You can support local journalism and our mission to serve the community. Contribute today – every single dollar matters.

‹

Here’s What UNC Students Should Know About Chapel Hill Transit Ahead of Fall Semester

After a summer break, many UNC students are returning to Chapel Hill for the fall semester and new academic year. Ahead of classes starting, the Chapel Hill Transit system shared updates with the returning and new student customers about their bus services. The fare-free transit organization, which is a partnership between the towns of Chapel […]

Chapel Hill Transit Experiencing Critical Worker Shortage, More Than 50 Operators Needed

Chapel Hill Transit returned to full service operations in August, but some riders are seeing changes on their routes. The transit system is experiencing a critical operator shortage. Typically entering a new school year there are 130 to 140 operators. This year, however, there are only 86.

Chapel Hill Transit Returns to Full Service for First Time Since 2021

The transit system announced last week it would be returning to full service, meaning there are no more suspended trips across any of its routes through Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

Chapel Hill Transit Announces Updates For 2025, Including Routes Returning to Full Service

After operating at a deficit of service for nearly five years, the Chapel Hill Transit system is set to fully restore some of its routes in the new year. The local bus system said earlier in December that five routes with limited service times and frequency will return to full operations, as well as one […]

Spring Break Brings Temporary Changes to Chapel Hill Transit

With the UNC campus now on its spring break, Chapel Hill Transit announced plans to shift its service over the next week. Through Saturday, March 19, there will be fewer trips of bus routes typically used by UNC students and others commuting to the Chapel Hill campus. The transit system said seven evening trips of […]

Chapel Hill Transit Restores Service on Three Routes

Effective Monday, Chapel Hill Transit has restored more trips on three routes that had seen service cut due to COVID-related staff shortages.

Chapel Hill Transit Marks 20th Anniversary of Fare-Free Service

When people hopped onto a Chapel Hill Transit bus this weekend, they may have thought about making sure they were on the correct route, what time it was or whether they were wearing a face mask. But one thing they didn’t have to think about? Having to pay for the ride. According to the transit […]

GoTriangle Bus System to Continue Fare-Free Model Through June 2022

One of the most popular transit systems in Orange and Durham Counties will not charge its bus passengers for the next year, continuing a fare-free model established during the coronavirus pandemic. GoTriangle announced on Monday it will continue its suspension of bus fares for GoDurham, GoRaleigh, GoCary and other GoTriangle routes through June 30, 2022. […]

Chapel Hill Transit Starting Simplified Routes, Expanded Service Plan August 3

Chapel Hill Transit is set to begin its new routes and schedules for buses starting Monday, August 3. The transit system has been running on reduced operations since March in an effort to protect public health amid the coronavirus public health crisis. But soon, it will implement its Short Range Transit Plan, a years-long plan […]

Chapel Hill Transit Continuing Limited Hours, Bus Lines Despite Phase 1

Phase 1 and the end of Orange County’s stay at home order will have no affect on Chapel Hill Transit, as the system is continuing its modified services and schedules. The Town of Chapel Hill’s transit system shared a release Friday ahead of North Carolina entering Phase 1 to share its current bus routes and […]

›