APPROVED Route & Schedule Changes – Effective January 5, 2026
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Free Ride for Veterans on Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11, 2025

On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, BARTA will allow any Veteran to ride FREE when they show a Veteran or current Military ID. BARTA is providing this promotion to say “thank you” to those…

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BTC Bus Stop Changes – Effective October 31, 2025

Due to renovation activity at the BTC, Bus Stop #8 is CLOSED. Route 2/Fairgrounds Square Market, Route 5/Albright College, and Route 15/Berkshire Mall will be at Bus Stop #1 Route 19/Riverside/First Energy/Cotton St. will be…

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Route 5/Albright College will serve U.S. Post Office on 13th Street – Monday, 10/17/2025

Due to construction at the Downtown Reading U.S. Post Office location, the BARTA Route 5/Albright College will now serve the U.S. Post Office location on 13th Street on every trip (Weekdays & Saturdays) for customers…

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Free Ride for Veterans on Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11, 2025

On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, BARTA will allow any Veteran to ride FREE when they show a Veteran…

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Route 5/Albright College will serve U.S. Post Office on 13th Street – Monday, 10/17/2025

Due to construction at the Downtown Reading U.S. Post Office location, the BARTA Route 5/Albright College will now serve the…

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BARTA APPROVED Route & Schedule Changes for January 2026

We’re Continuing to Make Improvements to Your Service! The following route & schedule changes have been APPROVED by South Central…

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Routes 16, 18, & 20 Detour in Effect Until Further Notice

Court Street between 4th and 5th Streets and Madison Avenue will be CLOSED due to construction. The following routes will…

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MyStop App Map Display Issue Solution

As a result of a recent update Google Maps is not loading as intended on the myStop app on Apple…

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Service to Amazon on Route 19/Riverside starting April 1st

Starting Monday, April 1, 2024, the Route 19/Riverside bus route will travel to the Amazon Fulfillment Center, 1002 Patriot Pkwy.,…

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31 Day Pass Winner!

Congratulations to Rosario! She was the winner in our 31 Day Pass Prize Drawing for BARTA’s 50th Anniversary.

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Winner of Rider Appreciation Contest

Congratulations Melonie!  She is the BARTA Grand Prize Winner of the Rider Appreciation Contest we held in conjunction with our…

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BARTA Unveils BE NICE Customer Service Program

BARTA has unveiled our new BE NICE Customer Service Program – Better Expectations with New Improved Customer Experience.  BARTA is…

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BARTA Now Offers Find My Ride Apply

Find My Ride Apply allows you to apply online directly to transportation providers across Pennsylvania that offer affordable transportation service for…

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