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The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) recently announced that Metrorail, Metrobus, Metromover, and Special Transportation Services (STS) have returned to full capacity. Effective Tuesday, June 1, all Miami-Dade Transit modes are allowing for full capacity on vehicles.
Riders are reminded that per federal mandate face masks are still required while riding or waiting at a bus stop or on the platform.
“As our community makes great progress on vaccination to put the pandemic behind us, with over 1.5 million people vaccinated with at least one dose and our 14-day positivity rate under 4 percent, our transit system is adapting,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “I’m proud that we are now ready to move back to full capacity on transit vehicles to provide the best service possible to our riders. We remind our community that masks continue to be required on transit and while on the platform or at the station following federal guidelines.”
Capacity on public transit modes were originally restricted in 2020 due to the onset of the pandemic and in order to help facilitate social distancing. Restrictions were eased in April and were fully lifted starting June 1.
Throughout the pandemic, DTPW has taken many steps to keep passengers and staff safe while combating the spread of COVID-19. Including installing polycarbonate shields on all Metrobuses to further protect drivers, and using new cleaning technologies like UV light and fog machines, and installing new air filtration systems.
Miami-Dade Transit riders are reminded that all transit fares and parking fees were reinstated beginning Tuesday, June 1. Riders who have been impacted by COVID-19 or are facing financial hardships may qualify for free or reduced fare. Visit the website or contact the EASY Card Customer Service team at 786-469-5151, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except county-observed holidays or email to easycard@miamidade.gov.
DTPW will continue to follow the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and Miami-Dade County to ensure the actions being taken are comprehensive and appropriate.
Visit miamidade.gov/transit for more information and follow DTPW on social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay in-the-know for departmental updates. Download the GO Miami-Dade Transit app to plan and track your next trip on transit. Join Mobility 305 to receive monthly news, special events, perks and other updates.
