Waukesha Closes Down Some Bus Routes Due To Coronavirus

WAUKESHA, WI — Citing the coronavirus public health emergency, officials in Waukesha County say they're suspending some public transit routes out of safety for riders and transit workers.

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow says the order was issued to protect the health of transit employees and riders, to prevent community spread of COVID-19, and to comply with the Safer at Home Order issued by Governor Tony Evers, which prohibits all non-essential travel until 8 a.m. on Friday, April 24.

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Starting on April 6, 2020, Route 901 Trip E4, E7, E9, W2, W6, and W10 and Route 905 Trip OE6 are suspended. All other Route 901 and Route 905 trips shall continue to operate as scheduled. Route 904 and Route 906 are unaffected by this order.

Authorities say the trips will remain suspended until the Safer at Home Order —or any superseding order — expires or until this order is changed by the County Board.

You can see the full text of the order here.

All changes to Waukesha County operations and hours related to COVID-19 are posted online at www.waukeshacounty.gov.