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MetroBus riders experienced long delays Thursday that the transit system said were due to “organized work action” amid ongoing contract negotiations.

A spokeswoman for Bi-State Development said the trolley will not run seven days a week and they still don't know if tickets will be free.

FreightWeekSTL returns May 23 through May 27 as a virtual event in conjunction with the Inland Marine Expo.

Bi-State Development (BSD) President and Chief Executive Officer Taulby Roach announced the appointment of Charles Stewart as Executive Director of Metro Transit, effective April 26, having served as Interim Executive Director of Metro Transit since January 26, 2022.

"This is just aimed at being sure that... when we say the bus is going to show up, it shows up."

Metro Transit will cut the frequency of 12 MetroBus routes on March 21 because it lacks bus operators. The transportation company will extend wait times on those routes by as long as 15 to 20 minutes. Six other routes will see bus stop changes or adjustments.

Under a newly revised agreement, Bi-State Development Agency is required to operate the trolley four days a week through June 2025 — but will not be financially responsible for the project.

St. Louis leaders are again pursuing a plan for Bi-State Development to operate the troubled and shuttered Delmar Loop Trolley streetcar line.

A security guard ordered a local teacher to stop photographing a MetroLink station. Is that legal? Washington University’s Lisa Hoppenjans discusses photography and your rights in this digital age.

MetroBus, MetroLink and Call-A-Ride continue to see shortages of drivers due to the coronavirus pandemic. Bi-State Development officials want to hire 150 drivers. The company has increased drivers’ pay and will provide on-the-job training to attract more employees.