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South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) ridership increased by 28 percent in the past fiscal year, with 99,318 trips generated from communities in Hatch, Las Cruces, Anthony, Chaparral, Sunland Park, and unincorporated areas of Doña Ana County and El Paso.
Ridership has grown for three consecutive years in the SCRTD service area, the transit district said in a news release.
The district is preparing to transition its bus fleet to zero-emission (all electric) vehicles, the news release said. Funding from federal and state sources will support the acquisition of 10 electric buses, delivering the first four buses by June 2024.
“The continued rise in ridership is due to the district attracting more riders by increasing service on its bus routes across the Mesilla Valley,” said SCRTD Executive Director David Armijo. “Adding zero-emission electric buses adds another challenge but will improve air quality and reduce maintenance costs by lowering vehicle emissions.”
The district is working with El Paso Electric to prepare for the transition to zero-emission electric buses, the news release said.
SCRTD was formed in 2006 and began operation in 2016. SCRTD services connect riders with Las Cruces’ Roadrunner, El Paso's Sun Metro and other regional transportation services.
For more information, including bus schedules, call 575-323-1620. For bus schedules, visit scrtd.org/all-lines.
