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LAVTA Awards MV Transportation Contract to Operate Tri-Valley Bus Service
LIVERMORE, Calif. – The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Board of Directors voted at their March 3, 2025 meeting to award MV Transportation (MV) a three-year contract to operate and maintain the Wheels fixed route bus system. The new contract reflects an increase in wages for the existing workforce and includes new standards for…
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Wheels Updates Weekday Rapid Route 30 Schedules
LIVERMORE, Calif. – Wheels continues improving Tri-Valley public transit services by implementing route 30 weekday schedule modifications effective February 18, 2025 to improve on-time performance. The new schedule adjusts route 30 timing for better systemwide reliability and connectivity to Wheels local services and partner agencies. The February 18 schedule adjustment impacts weekday arrival and departure…
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Wheels Commemorates the Legacy of Rosa Parks
Front seats reserved in honor of civil rights icon. LIVERMORE, Calif.– On February 4, 2025 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…
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LAVTA Announces Appointments to Board of Directors
Eicher represents Pleasanton and Wang represents Livermore advocating for Tri-Valley community transit interests. LIVERMORE, Calif.– The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of the Wheels bus system, has announced two new appointments for its 2025 Board of Directors. The new directors are Craig Eicher representing Pleasanton and Kristie Wang representing Livermore. LAVTA welcomes their…
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Wheels Offers New Years Eve Extended Service
Routes 10R and 30R run from W. Dublin/Pleasanton BART until last train arrives. LIVERMORE, Calif.– Wheels is extending its service on Route 10R and Route 30R to connect with the special late-night BART service on New Year’s Eve. Both routes provide connections to trains at the Dublin/Pleasanton stations. The final Wheels departure will be at 2:44 a.m. Trip planning…
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Wheels Stuff A Bus Toy Drive Celebrates Gift Collection
Communities generosity provides holiday support and donations. LIVERMORE, Calif.– Wheels buses greeted shoppers at the Livermore Walmart on Saturday, December 14 for another season of Stuff-A-Bus, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority’s (LAVTA’s) annual holiday collection. Drawn by radio station KKIQ’s live broadcast, shoppers and supporters came aboard to drop off toy donations in support…
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LAVTA presented 3M Federal Funding Award
Congressman DeSaulnier presents award for hydrogen fueling station expansion. The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of Wheels bus service in the Tri-Valley, has gratefully accepted a 3-million-dollar federal funding award to expand a hydrogen fueling station supporting Wheels bus fleet expansion. The agency was proud to host Congressman Mark DeSaulnier and Karrington Hendrix…
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Wheels Ridership Continues Robust Growth
Youth Programs Bolster Transit Trial and Service Success LIVERMORE, Calif.– The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of Wheels bus service in the Tri-Valley, continues to see ridership increases highlighting the success of its “Wheels in Motion” network realignment. In August 2024, the Wheels system saw approximately 126,000 boardings, a 7% year-over-year increase. Total…
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Wheels Offers FREE Rides Systemwide for Clean Air Day
Livermore, Calif. – Wheels is providing FREE bus and paratransit service on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, to celebrate California Clean Air Day. This special offer supports a statewide effort to engage Californians on air quality issues. For more than 5 years the Clean Air Day initiative has brought Californians together, advocating for improved air quality…
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Wheels Reinstates Downtown Pleasanton Rapid Service
Livermore, Calif. – Wheels 10R service will return to downtown Pleasanton, reopening bus stops that had been temporarily closed during the summer due to high traffic volume. Starting September 9, the 10R Westbound will end its detour via Old Stanley Blvd. between First St. and Main St. Service will be restored at Neal St. including…
