Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) recently announced it is cutting service by 35 percent, effective February 2026. The cuts are in addition to a 25 cent fare increase that will raise the base fare to $3, among the most expensive nationwide, to help close a projected $100 million budget deficit.
Cuts include eliminating 40 bus routes and the Silver Line, reducing frequency on 53 bus routes and the Red Line, eliminating service to 19 municipalities and three Pittsburgh neighborhoods, cutting contracted paratransit service by 62 percent, eliminating service after 11 p.m., and closing two bus garages, the Wabash Tunnel, and 10 park-and-ride lots.
“Public transit is a lifeline for communities throughout and we are not taking this proposal lightly,” PRT CEO Katharine Kelleman said. “We have warned that we would face service cuts and fare increases without new funding for the past year, and we remain committed to continuing to fight for the service Allegheny County deserves.”
The PRT board of directors must approve the cuts that will be considered at its Friday meeting. If approved, PRT will begin soliciting public feedback on March 31 and will hold three public hearings in April, May, and June. The board will begin adopting next year’s budget in July.