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MTS installing digital signs along trolley's Orange Line
MTS says 78 digital signs will be installed at 19 trolley stations, spanning from Arnele Avenue to the Courthouse station.
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MTS encourages Padres fans to take the trolley to Opening Day and beyond
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Tuesday announced it would make getting to the Padres home opening series easier by ramping up service before and after games. With sellout crowds expected at Petco Park for Thursday’s Opening Day and throughout the weekend, MTS officials reminded fans that public transportation is cheaper and easier than game-day parking. “There’s nothing like...
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MTS urges trolley travel for Padres Opening Day
With two days out from Padres Opening Day, that means downtown will be crowded with fans so MTS is urging residents to take the trolley. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez has more.
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Just tap and ride: MTS, NCTD riders can now use Apple Pay for fares
The Metropolitan Transit System and the North County Transit District have officially launched a tap-to-pay system, allowing riders to pay fares using Apple Pay.
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New murals bring color, life and culture to Chula Vista trolley station
The artworks are part of the agency’s larger effort to “color the corridor” and provide a safer, cleaner, faster, smarter and overall better experience for passengers using the transit system.
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MTS begins crackdown on fare evasion, will issue citations immediately
Starting Feb. 1, MTS will issue citations for riders caught without a valid fare. Fines range from $25 to as high as $192.
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17 hurt in Chula Vista when truck broadsides trolley
Many of the injured were treated at the scene, according to the Chula Vista Fire Department, but many others were taken to local hospitals. Three people, including the truck’s driver, sustained what officials described as “major trauma.”
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Having tried the carrot, MTS brings back the stick for fare-beaters
Starting Feb. 1, 2025, riders attempting to evade fare violation will be issued a fine from $25 to $192 or more in traffic court if not cleared within 120 days, NBC 7’s Jackie Crea reports.
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Having tried the carrot, MTS brings back the stick for fare-beaters
Currently, the MTS offers someone without a valid fare the chance to buy a fare or validate one. That one ends Feb. 1.
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Free ride day Wednesday on Trolleys, buses, Coaster and Sprinter
Free Ride Day returns to San Diego on Oct. 2 and riders can enjoy free rides on the (MTS) San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and the North Country Transit District (NCTD) services.
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‘Free Ride Day' returns to San Diego. Enjoy free rides Wednesday on trolleys, buses, Coaster and Sprinter
Free Ride Day returns to San Diego on Oct. 2 and riders can enjoy free rides on the (MTS) San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and the North Country Transit District (NCTD).
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New MTS Copper Line connector trolley opens between El Cajon and Santee
The Copper Line trolley will begin transits to stations between El Cajon Transit Center and Santee Town Center on Sept. 29.
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New MTS Copper Line connector trolley set to open between El Cajon and Santee
The “Copper Line” will operate between the stations of El Cajon Transit Center and Santee Town Center, beginning at 5 a.m. on Sept. 29.
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MTS board approves Copper Line trolley between Santee and El Cajon
East County residents could have access to more reliable Trolley service this fall, with the Metropolitan Transit System’s Board of Directors Thursday approving plans for the Copper Line.
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Proposed trolley system to improve East County trolley service
Getting around the East County using public transportation could soon be easier.
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MTS safety concerns grow after stabbing at Chula Vista trolley station
Chula Vista Police arrested a suspect accused of stabbing a homeless man at a trolley station early Saturday morning. NBC 7 spoke with riders about whether they feel safe taking public transportation.
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Chula Vista police arrest stabbing, car theft suspect
A recent stabbing at a South Bay trolley station is putting MTS’ security measures in the spotlight. NBC 7’s Adonis Alright reports on March 3, 2024.
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Man arrested for allegedly stabbing sleeping homeless man at Chula Vista trolley station
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Saturday for allegedly stabbing a homeless man multiple times at the Palomar Trolley Station in Chula Vista.
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Get around San Diego on New Year's Eve for free on MTS buses, trolleys
The San Diego Metro Transit System will be offering free rides on New Year’s Eve.
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1 stabbed in group of juveniles fighting on MTS bus in Imperial Beach: Sheriff's Lt.
A juvenile was stabbed in the stomach Thursday during a fight involving a group of people on a San Diego Metropolitan Transit System bus.