TheRide Announces Spring Service Adjustments and New Limited-Stop Express Route

TheRide Announces Spring Service Adjustments and New Limited-Stop Express Route

Photo of Washtenaw Express Bus

Press Release
For Immediate Release
April 15, 2024
Contact
Jeffrey Pfeifer
Manager of Public Affairs and
Community Engagement
(810) 923-9732
JAPfeifer@TheRide.org

 

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is making minor routing adjustments to a few routes beginning Sunday, May 5, 2024. In addition, starting Monday, May 6, TheRide is pleased to begin service on Route 104: Washtenaw Express. This limited-stop service provides a faster connection between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti on Washtenaw Avenue.

The service updates include revisions to routes 4 and 62, and the new Route 104: Washtenaw Express. The service updates are:

NEW - Route 104: Washtenaw Avenue Express

  • A new limited-stop express bus route between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti along Washtenaw Avenue operating every 30 minutes Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
  • Buses will stop at 4 locations between the Blake Transit Center in Ann Arbor and the Ypsilanti Transit Center in Ypsilanti:
    • The University of Michigan Central Campus Transit Center
    • Washtenaw Ave & Pittsfield Blvd in Ann Arbor
    • Washtenaw Ave & Golfside Rd in Ypsilanti Township
    • Washtenaw Ave & Cross St in Ypsilanti City near the Eastern Michigan University Main Campus

Route 4: Washtenaw

  • Multiple timepoints will be adjusted to improve on-time performance
  • Spring/Summer schedule goes into effect due to school breaks

Route 62:

  • Spring/Summer schedule goes into effect due to school breaks

TheRide’s route information is available in many formats. RideGuides that outline helpful riding information, along with service maps and route schedules are available on buses at our transit centers, and at select community locations in our service area.  In addition, TheRide’s Rider Tools allow customers to stay up to date on estimated arrival times, detours and other service-related alerts along a route or at a specific bus stop. Each bus stop also has a sign regarding TheRide’s Text My Bus feature, which allows riders to text to find out when their bus will arrive at their stop. In addition, customers can call TheRide’s route information line at 734-996-0400 for assistance on any service questions they may have.