WATA To Reinstate Some Pre-Pandemic Hours Of Operation

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia – Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) is pleased to announce an increase in services:

• Starting Sunday, May 5^th, service hours for all routes will extend from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
• Starting Monday, May 6^th, WATA will bring back 30-minute frequency during peak hours for Route 1: Lee Hall and Route 2: Richmond. This means service every half-hour from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 60-minute frequency remains during the other periods.

In March 2020, in response to the emergency declaration made by Governor Northam, WATA temporarily limited its fixed-route service by reducing peak hour frequency as well as limiting Sunday’s service hours. Due to WATA's shortage of bus operators, reinstating these service levels wasn't possible until now.

“WATA is excited to bring back these services to help people in their daily lives,” says Matthew Scalia, Executive Director of WATA. “We are committed to providing convenient and reliable service, and this is a big step in that direction. We appreciate the community's patience and support as we built back from the effects of the pandemic.”

To see route schedules and learn more information, please visit www.gowata.org or download Transit app for real-time information to help plan your transit trips.