Latest MTS News

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...
Feb
13

MTS Announces Presidents’ Day Service Schedule

Bus and Trolley services to operate on a Saturday schedule San Diego – The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) will operate on a reduced holiday schedule for...
Feb
12

Black History in San Diego: Art, Culture, and Community Events

San Diego’s Black history and culture are rooted into our community, and there are several meaningful ways to explore and celebrate them during Black History...
Jan
23

New Overnight Bus Service Set to Begin Sunday Between San Diego, San Ysidro

MTS service improvements include increased Trolley service on nights and weekends Download b-roll and photos here San Diego – Today, San Diego Metropolitan...
Jan
9

As Cowboys and Monster Trucks Take Over San Diego, MTS Boosts Trolley Service for Fans

Increased Trolley service ensures fans enjoy the action stress-free San Diego – Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium are set to host two high-energy events,...
Jan
2

MTS Makes it Easier to Roar into the Action with Increased Trolley Service to Monster Jam

Green Line Trolley takes you directly to the doorstep of Snapdragon Stadium San Diego – Over the weekend, tens of thousands of monster truck fans will head to...
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 –...