Good morning and happy August! 🌺 The SamTrans Board of Directors meeting is happening later today at 2PM. If you'd like to follow along and participate virtually, more info can be found at https://www.samtrans.com/meetings/2026/08/samtrans-board-directors-meeting

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Meet Eeon Jackson, SamTrans Transit Instructor. 💙 Eeon became a trainer because of the trainer he once had — someone who poured into him beyond just transit. Now he shows up every day to be that same person for others.

Welcome back, students! Our annual August schedule changes are back - with school routes returning and major updates to Routes 250, CSM, EPX, FCX and more. Learn more and plan your trip at samtrans.com/schedulesmaps

Tu opinión nos hace mejorar. Toma esta breve encuesta para unirte a nuestro grupo de voluntarios, RIDE Panel. Escanea el código QR a la derecha. https://samtranscore.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1XOWMpuhFOyiQjc?source=Bluesky

The Roadeo is back — and our operators did not disappoint. 🌟 A huge thank you to our Training Department for putting it all together and for everything they pour into developing our operators from day one. Congrats to this year's champions! 💙🚌

SamTrans expands Ride Plus service areas and updates service for new school year, read more: https://www.samtrans.com/news/samtrans-expands-ride-plus-service-areas-and-updates-service-new-school-year .

SamTrans expands Ride Plus service areas and updates service for new school year | SamTrans

SamTrans will implement its fall service schedule beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, as all school-oriented routes return. The following routes will resume or receive service changes: 30, 50, 53, 53P, 58, 81, 138, 250, CSM, ECR, ECR Owl, EPX, FCX, Ride Plus – E...

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Want to help make SamTrans better? 💙 Join the RIDE Panel — a community of riders who share feedback through quick quarterly studies (~5-15 min) to shape the future of our service. Take our short survey to get started: https://samtranscore.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1XOWMpuhFOyiQjc?source=Bluesky

Happy #BusFriday! 🚌 This vintage SamTrans bus may be old, but the @sfgiants.com spirit? Still going strong. Go Giants — and have a great weekend! ⚾🧡🖤

Help us make SamTrans better! We're building the RIDE Panel — a community of riders who share feedback through quick quarterly studies to shape the future of our service. Take our short survey to get started. https://samtranscore.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1XOWMpuhFOyiQjc?source=Bluesky

I spy with my little eye… is that an old SamTrans bus at SFO? 👀 Happy #ThrowbackThursday with a special guest appearance from @flysfo.bsky.social! P.S. FREE live music at Terminals 1, 2 & 3 every Wed/Thu — ride Routes 292 or 397 straight there. :3 Learn more: flysfo.com/sfo-celebrates/summer-music

Got a passion for hands-on work? 🔧 SamTrans is hiring mechanics — join the team that keeps San Mateo County moving every single day. Learn more at samtrans.com/GearUp

Gear Up | SamTrans

Gear Up Overview The SamTrans Maintenance department is the nerve center of the public transit system in San Mateo County. Responsible for maintaining the fleet of buses, Redi-Wheel paratransit vehicles, non-revenue vehicles, inventory stores, and on-bo...

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did you know that you could catch live music at @flysfo.bsky.social this week? 🎶 Sounds of the City brings Bay Area musicians to Terminals 1, 2 & 3 tomorrow and Thursday, 10:30AM–2:30PM. Best part: you can ride Routes 292 or 397 straight to the terminals! flysfo.com/sfo-celebrates/summer-music

"We talk a lot about essential services like electricity, water, and emergency response - well transit belongs in that exact category. Transit is an essential service." Thank you Supervisor Noelia Corzo for wishing SamTrans a Happy 50th Anniversary. 💙

This could be your view this Summer (heck, maybe even this week). SamTrans connects you to the coastside communities of Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, & more so you can make those core memories by the shore without waiting in traffic. Learn more at https://www.samtrans.com/service-info/coastside-services

"Dedication." "Impactful." "Awesome." With a team of talented trainers and strong leadership, SamTrans operators receive some of the best guidance in the industry before they ever hit the road. Let's introduce you to the team behind it all. ✨

Calling all SamTrans riders! We're looking for volunteers to join the RIDE Panel — a group of riders who participate in quarterly studies (~5-15min) to help guide improvements. Your feedback helps make SamTrans better. Take the short survey to join! samtranscore.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Don't forget you can watch the finals today without the stress of traffic 🙂‍↕️

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Third place World Cup match day is here! ⚽ If you're heading to the watch party in Redwood City, skip the parking hassle and let SamTrans get you there. Learn more about riding with us to the action at samtrans.com/worldcup26 🚌

Third place World Cup match day is here! ⚽ If you're heading to the watch party in Redwood City, skip the parking hassle and let SamTrans get you there. Learn more about riding with us to the action at samtrans.com/worldcup26 🚌

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A sunny day, a little 70s nostalgia, and 50 years worth celebrating. 💙 Here's a look back at our Free Fare Day pop-ups in Redwood City and Serramonte — thank you to everyone who came out and made this milestone so memorable. See you September 26th for an even bigger celebration!

Last chance, parents and kids! ☀️ Summer Youth Pass sales end TOMORROW — and for just $40, riders 18 & under get unlimited rides all summer long. Don't let this one slip by! samtrans.com/summer-youth-pass-2026 🚌

Summer Youth Pass 2026 | SamTrans

Discounted unlimited youth summer travel

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the countdown is on! ⏳ our 50th Anniversary Community Celebration is coming September 26th at our new Millbrae HQ — and we cannot wait to celebrate with you. check the timer at samtrans.com and learn more about our anniversary at samtrans.com/50 🚌💙

SamTrans 50th Anniversary | SamTrans

.field--name-field-paragraph-content .field__items .field__item:nth-child(1) .has-bg-color { margin-top: 0; } Our Story SamTrans began service on Thursday, July 1, 1976, when several local bus systems in San Mateo County were consolidated into one agen...

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Every operator on the road knows what to do because of one team. 10 weeks of dedicated, hands-on training from some of the most passionate people at SamTrans. They are the backbone of safe service across San Mateo County. Meet the SamTrans training department. 🚌✨

"Over the last half century, SamTrans has provided critical service including Brisbane's own 292 route to countless residents." Thank you Brisbane City Manager Jeremy Dennis for wishing SamTrans a Happy 50th Anniversary!

Early morning flight? We've got you. ✈️ SamTrans runs non-stop service from Downtown SF to SFO — with stops at Millbrae Transit Center — every weekday morning at 4:55 & 5:05AM. 🚌

Fifty years, same mascot and friends. 💙 Say hi and happy #ThrowbackThursday to our beloved icon Sammy the Seagull — whose friendship with our pals at @rideact.bsky.social goes way back. ✨

psst — only one week left to grab your Summer Youth Pass! ☀️🚌 unlimited rides all summer for just $40 if you're 18 & under. beaches, hangouts, summer jobs — we've got you. samtrans.com/summer-youth-pass-2026

On Saturday, July 4, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., SamTrans routes 130, 130B and 141 will be detoured in South San Francisco because of the Grand Avenue Fourth of July Parade. See more below ⬇️

happy #BusFriday 🚌 a quick look through the decades of SamTrans buses — different eras, same mission of getting San Mateo County where it needs to go. 💙

Quick reminder - we're running on a Sunday service schedule today, July 3rd, in observance of the 4th of July. Be sure to check timetables before you head out today! 🚌💙

Heads up! In observance of the 4th of July, SamTrans will run Sunday service on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday service on Saturday, July 4th. Plan your trip accordingly! 🚌