SamTrans Blog

Student exiting SamTrans bus
The winning formula at SamTrans, how a bold refresh is driving growth
SamTrans is experiencing a strong ridership rebound after the nationwide public transit decli...
Paratransit Pilot Program
SamTrans Same-Day Paratransit: Expanding Access, Enhancing Efficiency
"We knew there was a need, but we wanted to make sure this service would enhance — not disr...
SamTrans Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus (FCEB) at Jack London Square in Oakland
The shift to hydrogen-powered SamTrans buses is underway
The first hydrogen fuel cell electric busses to serve public transit customers along the peni...
Pride-goers walk next SamTrans bus wrapped for the event
SamTrans celebrates diversity with creative wraps
See the Lunar New Year, Art Takes a Bus Ride, Pride, Juneteenth, Dia de los Muertos, and Holi...
Gov. Newsom greets SamTrans Board Chair Marina Fraser and SamTrans General Manager/CEO April Chan in Oakland.
Zero-emission buses are the future of SamTrans
Hydrogen bus
Benefits of Riding Public Transit
Whether you’re riding the rails or catching a bus, there are many reasons to take public tr...