Lextran to scale back Lexington bus service on several routes due to worker shortage
Due to a shortage of drivers, Lextran announced this week it will have to scale back service on several bus routes.
Buses will not be running as frequently on six routes on weekdays. Weekend bus schedules will remain the same.
The change takes effect on Monday, Aug. 16.
The six routes affected are:
- Route 5 – Nicholasville Road
- Route 8 – Versailles Road
- Route 11 – Richmond Road
- Route 12 – Leestown Road
- Route 13 – South Broadway
- Route 15 – Red Mile
The first and last bus will not be affected, Lextran said on its website.
Users can find the route schedules at lextran.com/schedules-fares/bus-routes-schedules/.
Jill Barnett, general manager of Lextran, said all public transit agencies, including transit agencies in Louisville and Northern Kentucky, are struggling to find enough drivers.
“This is not unique to Lextran,” Barnett said. “I do not intend for it to be permanent.”
Barnett said they are looking to hire 20 drivers. Interested applicants should go to the Lextran website at lextran.com.
All riders must wear a face mask on buses and inside waiting areas at the Downtown Transit Center.
This story was originally published August 11, 2021 at 11:17 AM.
