LIVERMORE, Calif. – Wheels is providing FREE bus service for youth all summer long with its annual Summer Youth Ride Free promotion. This promotion makes it easy for kids and teens to explore all the opportunities available throughout the Tri-Valley. No verification or pass necessary, just say Youth Ride Free! Parents can use this special offer to deliver the kids safely and reliably to jobs, sports, and recreation programs.

The promotion offers an excellent opportunity for students to trial public transit in preparation for the fall school year. The Summer Youth Ride Free promotion fare free period is May 29 – August 31, 2026.

LAVTA Executive Director Christy Wegener offered “Summer youth ride free was very successful last year; parents appreciate the motivation for kids to get off screens and out of the house without mom or dad having to play taxi driver all summer”.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com, follow @wheelsbus on social media, or contact customer service at 925-455-7500.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Photography available upon request.

Free rides on routes 30R, 10R and 15 for the Downtown Street Fest.

LIVERMORE, Calif. – Wheels is providing FREE bus service on routes 10R, 30R and 15 the weekend of May 16 and 17, 2026. This special offer will make it easy for

Tri-Valley residents and those connecting from BART to take transit to the Livermore Downtown Street Fest. This popular event is a celebration of wine, craft brew, arts, crafts, shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Routes 10R and 30R are Wheels signature “Rapid” routes, connecting the Livermore Transit Center and Downtown Livermore to the Dublin Pleasanton BART station. These routes operate every 20-40 minutes on Saturday, and every 40-60 minutes on Sunday. Route 15 services Livermore’s Springtown area.

Festival goers are encouraged to avoid driving and try transit. Schedules are available at https://www.wheelsbus.com/routes-and-schedules/ and on all Wheels buses.

“Offering fare free service helps grow transit ridership, minimize traffic and parking hassles for participants, and allows those who don’t call the Tri-Vally home a chance to ride Wheels. As an annual Livermore Downtown Street Festival sponsor, Wheels is excited to meet the community onboard and at our booth.” said David Mark, LAVTA Director of Customer Experience.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Photography available upon request.

Photo contest and FREE rides highlight the 40^th Anniversary bus

LIVERMORE, Calif. – The celebration continues as Wheels 40^th anniversary offerings expand to include the Spot the Bus, Snap a Photo contest where residents can share their pics of the 40^th anniversary bus and win gift cards and Wheels gear. This is in addition to all rides on the anniversary bus being absolutely FREE!

Everyone can enter to win the Spot the Bus, Snap a Photo contest, contributing to Wheels stories of service. The community is invited to help document the 40^th Anniversary bus as it travels through Livermore, Pleasanton, and Dublin. Followers can enter by posting their photo of the 40th Anniversary bus on Facebook or Instagram. Winners are drawn monthly, a random selection from all eligible entries. Full contest entry rules and instructions are available in the Wheels anniversary archive at wheelsbus.com/40th-anniversary.

Entry Information:

1. Take a photo of the 40th Anniversary Bus rolling through the Tri-Valley
2. Post your photo on Facebook and/or Instagram with #WheelsFreeAt40
3. Follow and tag @wheelsbus on Facebook and/or Instagram

In addition to the contest, Wheels launched its 40th anniversary earlier this year by offering free rides on its commemorative bus. This vehicle rolls out on a new route each week, with the route hint available on Wheels website and social media channels.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Photography available upon request.

New Access to Downtown Pleasanton Civic Center and Fairgrounds

LIVERMORE, Calif. – Wheels will implement minor alignment and schedule adjustments to Route 10R service in downtown Pleasanton effective May 1, 2026. The updates will alleviate congestion concerns on Neal St. and provide additional access to key destinations including the Civic Center, Library and Alameda County Fairgrounds.

The change means Route 10R buses will continue south bi-directionally to Bernal Ave. on both First St. and Pleasanton Ave. before reconnecting northbound with established service. Bus stops are available at First. St. and Neal St.

Recently, to address schedule reliability and on-time performance, additional service was added to Route 10R on Sundays. Wheels will publish new 10R schedules for the May 1 change, and again in August to accommodate the next “Big Sync” with BART.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Photography available upon request.

LIVERMORE, Calif. – The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of the Wheels Bus system and Dial-A-Ride paratransit service in the Tri-Valley, is seeking applications for members to serve on the Tri-Valley Accessible Advisory Committee (TAAC). Members on the TAAC represent the cities of Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton, unincorporated Alameda County and Tri-Valley social/human services agencies. Vacancies are for the following representatives:

• City of Dublin – 1 member, 1 alternate
• City of Livermore – 1 member, 1 alternate
• City of Pleasanton – 1 member, 1 alternate
• Alameda County – 1 member, 1 alternate
• Social Services – 1 member, 1 alternate

The committee provides a forum to advise LAVTA staff on accessibility issues facing senior and disabled residents on fixed route buses and Dial-A-Ride paratransit services.  The committee meets six times per year for approximately one hour. TAAC members receive a free annual LAVTA fixed route bus pass. In addition, ADA paratransit eligible members can ride Dial-A-Ride service to and from TAAC meetings free of charge.

Candidates must reside in the city they represent and must be able to solicit and disseminate information effectively to their community, be able to meet during regular business hours (typically 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and be able to provide input and make recommendations regarding LAVTA services. The meetings are held at LAVTA’s Administrative Office in Livermore and can be attended remotely. Candidates must currently use LAVTA fixed route buses or paratransit services or represent those who do. Candidates do not have to have a disability or be over 65 years old.

Interested candidates should request an application by calling (925) 455-7555 or download an application at https://wheelsbus.com/about-lavta in the Committees section. Applications should be submitted to LAVTA by April 27, 2026. LAVTA’s Board of Directors approves the representatives.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Photography available upon request.

LIVERMORE, Calif. – Effective April 1, 2026, Wheels will implement a slight fare increase on both fixed-route and paratransit services. This decision, approved by the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Board of Directors in December 2025, is being implemented following a comprehensive review of operating costs and regional peer agency pricing, and is the first fixed route fare increase in over 15 years. In a challenging transit fiscal environment, the adjustment is essential to maintain the high standard of service Tri-Valley communities expect and to ensure the long-term sustainability of the public transportation network.

Fares Effective April 1, 2026

Wheels Fixed-Route Fares
Regular Single Ride	$2.50
Youth Single Ride (Clipper Only)	$2.25
Senior/ADA Single Ride	$1.25
Regular Day Pass	$4.00
Senior/ADA Day Pass	$2.00
Regular Monthly Pass	$70.00
Senior/ADA Monthly Pass	$25.00

Wheels Paratransit Fare
Dial-A-Ride	$4.00

The $60.00 price of the East Bay Value Pass, available exclusively with Clipper®, has not increased. This pass product provides unlimited rides on Wheels, County Connection, Tri Delta Transit and WestCAT, and is good for 31-days from first use.

LAVTA continues its commitment to public transit accessibility with the Clipper START program offering 50% off single-ride fares for qualified individuals. More information is available at clipperstartcard.com.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Photography available upon request.

LIVERMORE, Calif. – Wheels is providing FREE bus service on the 30R (Rapid) this weekend, March 14 and 15, 2026 to the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Festival. Route 30R connects the Livermore Transit Center, BART, and the Dublin Civic Center grounds. Residents are encouraged to avoid traffic and parking hassles and use this service to enjoy all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities including the parade, fun run, and fair. More info on this special offer at: wheelsbus.com/ridefreestpatricksday.

30R Schedule: wheelsbus.com/routes/route-30R, use Saturday / Sunday tabs.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Photography available upon request.

Front seats reserved in honor of civil rights icon.

LIVERMORE, Calif. – On February 4, 2026, Wheels will commemorate the birthday of Rosa Parks, a civil rights icon whose courageous act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and ignited the Civil Rights Movement. In recognition, all Wheels buses will reserve the front seat with commemorative signage, encouraging riders to reflect on the legacy of Rosa Parks and the ongoing fight for equality.

Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Executive Director Christy Wegener stated, “Rosa Parks’ unwavering stand against injustice serves as an important reminder of the power of individual action to create lasting change. Wheels is honored to celebrate her legacy and reaffirm our commitment to providing safe, accessible, and equitable public transportation for all.”

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Photography available upon request.

Changes to Dublin High School and Route 10R

LIVERMORE, Calif. – Wheels will implement minor schedule adjustments to several routes starting January 31, 2026, updating schedules to improve on-time performance.

Dublin supplemental school service on 500 series routes will be updated to better connect with bell times at Dublin High School. Pickup times shift forward as many as 12 minutes on some runs.

Route 10R will have additional vehicles running on Sundays to improve schedule reliability. In addition, the weekday schedules for Routes 2, 4 and 14 will be adjusted for more accurate arrival times. Updated timetables are available at wheelsbus.com/routes-and-schedules. Schedules are available on all buses, at Wheels offices, and at the Livermore Transit Center.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Photography available upon request.

RT 10R Downtown Pleasanton and Supplemental School Routes

LIVERMORE, Calif. – The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) will be hosting a two-part community workshop at the Firehouse Arts Center on January 13, 2026 to gather input on two bus planning efforts currently underway in Pleasanton. The first part of the meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be focused on the bus routes serving Pleasanton middle and high schools; the second part of the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be focused on alternative routing options for Route 10R in downtown Pleasanton.

Wheels launched this effort to look for ways to relieve operating congestion in the Neal St. area of downtown Pleasanton, to improve on-time performance, and to address changing school boundaries with consideration for challenges when operating large buses in residential neighborhoods. The workshop will explore opportunities to streamline routes and improve overall service reliability, and participants will be asked to complete a survey with their thoughts and opinions about the alternatives. The results are expected to be implemented later in 2026.

Wheels Community Workshop
Date: Tuesday, January 13
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Firehouse Art Center – 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton
Bus Routes: 10R, 8
For translation or interpretation assistance, or accommodations related to vision or hearing, call LAVTA at 925-455-7555 at least three days before the workshop.

Data from the survey will be used to inform the decision on potential changes. This survey is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese and is open until January 23, 2026 at wheelsbus.com/community-workshop.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Photography available upon request.