Detour & Service Alerts 4

French Fry Fest Detours – Saturday, August 15, 2026

The French Fry Fest will be held this Saturday, August 15, 2026. The 600 and 700 blocks of Penn Avenue will be CLOSED from 8:00 AM to approximately 7:30 PM, or until the event ends….

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No Service to Jamestown Village Apts. On Route 17 – Glenside

Due to construction at the Jamestown Village Apartments area, there will be NO SERVICE to Jamestown Apartments on Route 17 – Glenside/Airport/Berks Heim.  Customers can use the Schuylkill Ave and Lackawanna bus stop.

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BTC Construction Detours – Effective Until Further Notice

Due to construction around the BARTA Transportation Center (BTC), BARTA Bus Routes will have to detour around the area.  These detours will be effective until further notice. Outbound Detours from BTC.  The following routes will…

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FULL-TIME BUS OPERATORS WANTED

Do you have what it takes to be a BARTA Bus Operator? 

Are you passionate about helping others?

Do you love meeting new people?

Do you have excellent customer-centered service skills and a strong work ethic?

Come join our team, and make a direct impact on a person’s life!

Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) has been providing safe, customer-focused service to the citizens of Berks County since 1973 and is seeking applicants for full-time fixed route operators. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger endorsement, Air Brake restriction lifted, experience in customer service, and a min. 2 yrs. driving exp. required.  Must also be able to pass D.O.T. pre-employment physical and D.O.T. drug and alcohol testing.  BARTA offers an excellent benefits package along with a starting rate of $20.71. 

Interested parties should apply by filling out the BARTA Employment Application and emailing the complete application to barta@bartabus.com.

Or visit BARTA’s office located at 1700 N. 11th St., Reading, PA  19604, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 PM to fill out an application in person.

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