Latest MTS News

Mar
25

MTS Boosts Trolley Service for Padres Opening Weekend and Beyond, Making It Easier for Fans to Get to Petco Park

MTS and Padres kicked off 2025 season with new Trolley wrap featuring key players San Diego – As the San Diego Padres gear up for their 2025 home opener, the...
Mar
21

For Soccer-Filled Weekend, Trolley is Quickest Way to the Pitch

Green Line Trolley takes you directly to soccer matches at Snapdragon Stadium San Diego – Tens of thousands of soccer fans will enjoy a jam-packed weekend of...
Mar
19

MTS, NCTD Introduce Express Mode, a More Seamless and Convenient Way to Pay and Ride Transit with Apple Pay

Express Mode enables riders using Apple Pay to pay and ride transit with a simple tap of an iPhone or Apple Watch — no need to wake or even unlock a device San...
Mar
14

Stay Undefeated Like San Diego FC – Ride the Trolley Straight to Snapdragon Stadium

Green Line Trolley takes you directly to the soccer match San Diego – San Diego FC is back on home turf, ready to continue their undefeated streak as they take...
Mar
5

New Community-Focused Murals in Chula Vista Unveiled by MTS

Download b-roll and photos here San Diego – Two new murals along the Trolley's UC San Diego Blue Line were unveiled today by the Metropolitan Transit System (...
Feb
28

Dust Off the Cleats, Ride the Trolley Directly to San Diego FC’s Home Opener

Green Line Trolley takes you directly to the doorstep of Snapdragon Stadium San Diego – Major League Soccer arrives to town when San Diego FC kicks off a brand...
Oct
1

Chair Georgette Gómez Resignation Letter

Good afternoon everyone, I wanted to share this communication I received form our Board Chair, Georgette Gomez yesterday. She is a true champion of transit and...
Jul
23

CEO Update: Comic-Con

Good morning everyone! Every year Comic-Con seems to get bigger. And every year, MTS personnel step up to the challenge and provide an ever better experience...
Jun
3

Batter Up! MTS Steps up to the Plate for the 2019 Padres Season

While the majority of MTS Trolley ridership comes from day-to-day passenger trips, special events also play an important role in our system. On a yearly basis...
Jun
3

Employee Spotlight Meet Carlos Gradilla, MTS Bus Operator

Coincidence. Serendipity. Providence. Call it what you will, but for MTS Bus Operator Carlos Gradilla, there was nothing accidental about his place and time...
Apr
16

TOMORROW: MTS Officials to Unveil Next Generation Trolley Car

What: Trolley Open House Media Availability Why: San Diegans will soon get a chance to ride brand new Trolley cars, as the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)...
Mar
28

New MTS Chief Operating Officer

Good morning everyone! It is my pleasure to announce that effective immediately, Mike Wygant has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer...
Apr
16

TOMORROW: MTS Officials to Unveil Next Generation Trolley Car

What: Trolley Open House Media Availability Why: San Diegans will soon get a chance to ride brand new Trolley cars, as the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)...
Jan
14

Turning the Tide on Ridership Declines with Free Ride Day

On Tuesday, October 2, MTS held Free Ride Day. It was a huge success as we recorded almost 53,000 more rides than the same Tuesday one year before, a 17%...
Jan
14

MTS Rail Upgrades the Old, Prepares for the New

MTS Trolley has some big happenings across many departments that will help modernize our service, improve our state-of-good repair and help bring our storied...
Oct
31

TROLLEY NEWS

First of New 5000 Series Light Rail Vehicles Arrives In 2016, MTS ordered 45 new light rail vehicles from Siemens and the first 5000 series Trolley car has...
Oct
31

What’s App-ening?: MTS Going All-In on New Phone App

Over the past five years, MTS has made significant efforts to keep pace with ever-improving technology to deliver a better experience and help passengers...
Oct
31

MTS NEWS

Defensive Driver Training Safety behind the wheel doesn’t stop with our operators. MTS has many employees that drive our fleet of non-revenue vehicles –...