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Winter Weather Rider Alert

January 19, 2026

During the winter weather months, BARTA has established some STANDARD and ALTERNATE detours on certain routes that get tricky in winter weather. A STANDARD DEVIATION is typically when snowfall is under 12 inches An ALTERNATE…

BTC Bus Stops Moving Back to Regular Locations – Starting, Monday, January 12, 2026

January 9, 2026

Effective Monday, January 12, 2026 ALL BARTA Transportation Center (BTC) bus routes will return to their regular bus stop locations within the BTC. Click here to view the map of the regular BTC Bus Stops. BARTA appreciates our…

BARTA APPROVED Route & Schedule Changes for January 2026

September 18, 2025

We’re Continuing to Make Improvements to Your Service! The following route & schedule changes have been APPROVED by South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) for BARTA bus service to be implemented on Monday, January 5, 2026….

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How to Apply

Interested persons are asked to complete an employment application. A driving record and criminal background check will be conducted for all applicants.

*If you are filling out an application for an Operator position, please complete the two forms below. There is no charge to fill out the forms. On the “Request For Driver Information” form, please fill out Sections C and E. Please include both forms with your application.

Applications can be submitted by:
Email:barta@bartabus.com
Fax: 610-921-0209
Mail: BARTA, 1700 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
In-person at the BARTA’s Administrative Offices, 1700 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Equal Employment Opportunity Program

The Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority is hereby committed to complying with prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or handicap as set forth in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and Section 19 of the UMT Act of 1982.