Atlanta Xpress Bus Service Cuts 13 Routes, Closes 9 Park-And-Rides Amid Funding, Ridership Declines

Starting Monday, June 16, metro Atlanta's Xpress bus service will implement major changes including the elimination of 13 routes and closure of nine park-and-ride lots due to a $4 million state funding cut and a directive to streamline transit options. Ridership remains at 30% of pre-pandemic levels, prompting a reduction in bus trip frequency by 50% to 75%, with daily trips decreasing from 197 to 110. The overhaul also includes the consolidation of some Cobb and Gwinnett County routes under Xpress and redesigning several corridors to better serve high-demand areas, with many routes now terminating at MARTA rail stations to improve connectivity and reliability. Officials stress these changes are necessary to address the ongoing decline in ridership since the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide more efficient service amid legislative instructions. Commuters are advised to review updated schedules and plan ahead for the new service adjustments.