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Tri-Cities Announces New Public Transit Hours

Saturday, July 18, 2026

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Tri-Cities Community Dial-a-Ride service will extend operating hours starting August 1, 2026, according to a July 17, 2026, public notice. The service will now operate from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, up from the previous 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. schedule.

The change aims to better serve residents with mobility challenges, particularly during early morning and evening commutes. The Tri-Cities Transit Department stated the adjustment aligns with increased ridership data collected over the past year.

Tri-Cities Transit Department officials confirmed the new hours will take effect on August 1, 2026, and will be reflected in the updated service schedule available online and at local transit centers.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.bft.org/news/

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Tri-Cities Community Dial-a-Ride service will extend operating hours starting August 1, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The extension was announced in a July 17, 2026, public noticeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The service will now operate from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through SaturdayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The previous operating schedule was 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The change aims to better serve residents with mobility challengesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The change aims to better serve residents during early morning and evening commutesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Tri-Cities Transit Department stated the adjustment aligns with increased ridership dataNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The increased ridership data was collected over the past yearNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Tri-Cities Transit Department officials confirmed the new hours will take effect on August 1, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The updated service schedule will be available onlineNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The updated service schedule will be available at local transit centersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.