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Please check often for updates.

Delays
Route 1 - Delayed due to an emergency 7:01 PM.
Route 15 - Delayed approximately 30 minutes, due to road conditions 5:30 PM.
Route 26 - Delayed due to a mechanical issue 6:36 PM. Returned to service, running approximately 30 minutes late 7:00 PM.

Detours
Routes 1, 5, 12, 14, 15 & 16 - Will be using Winter & Green Streets due to a road blockage 11:55 AM. Returned to regular routes 2:15 PM.

Snow Routes - All Buses are currently using Snow Routes 4:00 AM.

Update: Route 11 - Alternate Route: Not servicing Vernon St. - Using Spurr St. to Providence St. 6:24 AM.

Routes 14 & 23 - Returned to regular routes 7:30 AM.
Update: Route 16 - Now serving Lincoln Plaza 8:10 AM.
Route 19 - Returned to regular route 8:10 AM.

Construction on the WRTA Central Hub lobby will begin January 5, 2026, and is expected to be completed by late June 2026. During this period, the lobby will be closed to customers. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to improve your experience.

The renovation will increase seating, add dedicated space for mobility devices, and create a new customer service office with an exterior walk-up window, along with a designated security office, ADA intake area, restrooms, and additional office space. To learn more about the project, visit: therta.com/lobbyreno

This Fall, The Worcester Regional Transit Authority will be transitioning to a new technology system to support its fixed route buses, which will improve customer facing tools and internal efficiencies. The installation of the new system is slated to begin mid-October, with a completion date of January 1, 2026. As part of our equipment upgrade process, the previous WRTA Bustracker system was taken offline in November 2025. During the transition, customers are encouraged to track their buses using the times outlined on the schedules or contact the Customer Service phoneline at (508) 791-9782. We apologize for the inconvenience that this may cause, but we firmly believe the new system will provide a much improved bus tracking experience. As the new technology is deployed, WRTA will provide more communication about the start date of new bus tracking options.

We are pleased to introduce the new Bus Tracker in beta mode. This upgraded platform delivers more accurate, real-time bus location information and improved reliability. While in beta, riders may notice occasional updates as we work to optimize the system. Click the Link below to access the new Bus Tracker.