Category Archives: Service

CincyLink to Offer New Direct Routes from Butler County to Government Square Starting March 31, 2025

Butler County, OH – The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is thrilled to introduce new direct routes from Butler County to Government Square, effective Monday, March 31, 2025. These direct routes are designed to offer a more convenient and efficient travel option for CincyLink riders. The new direct AM routes will depart from Middletown …

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CincyLink! Your Link to BLINK!

Don’t BLINK and Drive Metro, TANK, CincyLink work together to provide free rides to experience BLINK® CINCINNATI (September 26, 2024) — Metro, TANK, Butler Co. Regional Transit Authority (BRCTA) and BLINK® are making it easier to experience the nation’s largest immersive light and art show with fare-free rides and direct access from Park and Ride locations …

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Butler County Regional Transit Authority Announces R3 Route Extension Effective October 28, 2024

Hamilton, Ohio, September 25, 2024 – The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is pleased to announce an extension of the R3 route, which will now shift from the Hamilton-Oxford Connector to the Oxford-Forest Park Connector, effective October 28, 2024. This extension introduces new stops, offering riders access to popular destinations along Dixie Highway and …

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Butler County Regional Transit Authority Introduces an Innovative Account-Based Ticketing System for CincyLink Commuters.

Butler County, Ohio – April 2, 2024—Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is proud to announce the launch of its new Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) system via the EZfare app. This system brings unprecedented convenience and flexibility to CincyLink service riders. BCRTA becomes the third agency in Ohio to adopt this revolutionary payment platform. With the …

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Miami University Service Changes Starting August 20, 2023.

Miami University is excited to announce that starting in fall 2023, there will be changes to the bus routes available for students and staff. These changes will include more transport to and from the Chestnut and Millett parking lots and increased frequency during peak travel times. Unfortunately, transport to the Ditmer lot will be reduced …

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R2 Route Suspension Now Beginning JAN 31

Effective January 31, 2022, The Butler County Regional Transit Authority will suspend the R2 route in response to an extreme driver shortage exacerbated by COVID-19.  The suspension was originally planned to begin February 7 but has been moved up to address extreme staffing shortages and maintain quality of service throughout other services. Riders who are …

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R4 Route Suspension

Effective February 7, 2022, The Butler County Regional Transit Authority will suspend the R4 route and modify the existing R6 route in response to the current driver shortage.  The BCRTA Board of Trustees accepted the staff’s recommendation to suspend the routes at their January 19 regular meeting after agreeing that the suspension was the best …

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PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed R2 and R4 Service Suspensions, R6 Amendment

Due to continuing staffing shortages, BCRTA is proposing to temporarily suspend all service on the Route R2 (Oxford & Middletown) and R4 (Hamilton & Tri-County). BCRTA will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 to receive comments from the public regarding the proposed changes. Comments will also be received via webform, or …

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Staffing Shortages May Affect BCRTA Service

Dear BCRTA Customers and Stakeholders, We are excited to see the return of school this year and some elements of life return to normal as fall begins.  Despite the rise of the Delta variant and surges in COVID-19 cases, we remain optimistic about the future.  We’ve been pleased to see our riders returning to their …

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