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Reading, PA
Joined August 2012
Due to the King Frost Parade on Saturday, October 31, 2026, Route 20/Hamburg will detour. The 4:20 PM, 5:25 PM, and 10:05 PM trips will detour. See website for detour details. bartabus.com/news-updates/ki…
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The Individual Schedules for BARTA’s Approved Route & Schedule Changes are now available! View each route’s approved schedule, including updated times and route maps, on our website. The new schedules take effect January 4, 2027. View the schedules here: bartabus.com/bartas-approved…
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Fun Fact Friday! 🚍 Did you know? The word “bus” is short for the Latin word omnibus, which means “for everyone.”
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⏰ Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday, November 1st! Be sure to stay visible when waiting at your bus stop in the early morning or evening hours.
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‼ Detour Alert ‼ *EDIT 10/27/2026* Halloween on Penn block party on Thursday, October 29 from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM. The following routes will detour: 12/Lincoln Park via Reading Hospital 14/Wernersville 15/Berkshire Mall 16/Broadcasting Square 17/Glenside bartabus.com/news-updates/ha…
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Fall is here! 🍂🎃 Check out these tips to stay comfortable and safe while riding with BARTA this season!
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BARTA participated in the Berks County Area Agency on Aging Open House today! We enjoyed sharing information about BARTA Special Services, our Shared-Ride service, and the Senior Citizen Free Ride Program. We're glad we could be part of this event!
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‼️ ATTENTION CUSTOMERS: Feedback Friday is TODAY in the Customer Waiting area @ the BTC! Come with any comments, suggestions, or questions you have about BARTA. We will be there from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. See you there!
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Did You Know? The Womelsdorf Park-n-Ride is 1 out of 5 Park-n-Ride lots that BARTA offers for customers to use along some of our bus routes. Give it a try for your next trip!
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BARTA’s Route & Schedules Changes are APPROVED! The SCTA Board approved the Route & Schedule Changes on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The new changes will go into effect Monday, January 4, 2027. Approved Route & Schedule Changes Rider Alert: bartabus.com/bartas-approved…
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‼ Detour Alert ‼ The Reading Royals Opening Night & Block Party will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The detour will begin at 2:30 PM until approx. 7:00 PM. For more detour information, visit: bartabus.com/news-updates/re…
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A look into Route 14's September Ridership: 13,903 miles traveled and 853 hours operated!
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📢 Public Hearing TODAY! Reminder: The public hearing regarding BARTA's Proposed Route & Schedules changes is happening today. 📅 Today, October 19, 2026 🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 1700 N. 11th Street, Reading
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