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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 16, 2023 - 7:15 pm

New Lawrence bus station aims to facilitate community connections

by Molly Adams

Lawrence Transit’s Central Station is nearing completion. The new facility will serve as the central hub for bus transfers, a departure from the longtime downtown transfer point.

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Education October 9, 2023 - 3:57 pm

Lawrence Transit, library to hold ‘Books and Buses’ story time

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit and the Lawrence Public Library are teaming up for special “Books and Buses” story times this week.

Lawrence Life September 22, 2023 - 3:32 pm

Lawrence Transit launches overnight rides on demand

by Lawrence Times

If you need a ride overnight, Lawrence Transit has launched a new, fare-free option to get a lift anywhere within city limits.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 16, 2023 - 5:04 pm

Lawrence community members gather to celebrate Indigenous artists’ works on bus shelters

by Natasha Torkzaban

Community members gathered at Haskell LIGHT student center and campus ministry Sunday to celebrate six local Indigenous artists and their works decorating 10 Lawrence bus stop shelters.

Arts & Events July 13, 2023 - 4:04 pm

Ribbon cutting to celebrate new Lawrence bus shelter art by Indigenous artists

by Maya Hodison

A ribbon cutting this weekend will celebrate six local Indigenous artists and their new works adorning Lawrence bus stop shelters.

Lawrence news July 6, 2023 - 8:23 pm

Lawrence Transit bus hub, route changes delayed until January

by Lawrence Times

The central transit station coming to Bob Billings and Crestline Drive will likely not be completed until Jan. 2, 2024, and Lawrence Transit will also delay route changes intended to align with the new station.

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Lawrence Life January 1, 2023 - 7:00 am

Ride Lawrence Transit for free this year

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit passengers can ride fare-free in 2023, starting Monday, Jan. 2.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 1, 2022 - 5:17 pm

Lawrence Transit to offer free bus rides on Election Day

by Lawrence Times

Buses in Lawrence will be free of charge on Election Day, the city announced on Tuesday. 

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Lawrence Life August 30, 2022 - 12:24 pm

KU football game day: Bus service available from downtown Lawrence to Memorial Stadium

by Lawrence Times

The Jayhawks are set to face the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech Friday evening, and the city wants to help folks get to the game. Info + helpful game day links here.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Environment August 18, 2022 - 5:13 pm

You can ride Lawrence buses for free starting in 2023

by Lawrence Times

It’s been a big week for Lawrence Transit. On Thursday, the city announced that passengers will ride fare-free in 2023; in addition, the city has received a grant to help pay for four new electric buses.

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