The N.C. Department of Transportation is resuming intercity bus service in downtown Asheville nearly a year after it was suspended due to Hurricane Helene. The service will be operated by Greyhound under contract with NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division.
Beginning Aug. 1, Greyhound will pick up and drop off passengers on Ashland Avenue outside of the downtown Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Transit Station. The new arrangement is the result of months of coordination with the NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division and Asheville.
The staff at City of Asheville wishes you and yours a fun and safe Fourth of July. READ MORE about the SOUTH SLOPE CELEBRATION, traffic impacts and any potential impacts to City services you may use.
More Helene recovery: All transit routes will be active again starting July 1. Some schedule changes may be necessary due to staffing, so pease make use of iRide emails notifications to get updates.
Our offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, but regular hours resume the next day. Water plant production staff and Emergency Services personnell operate on a normal schedule on any oberserved holiday.
The City of Asheville’s Asheville Rides Transit (ART) service will be temporarily adjusting operations on the following routes beginning May 27, 2025, due to ongoing staffing shortages: WE1 Eastbound, N2, N1, N3, W6.
As of May 1, 2025 businesses with any amount of employees, from 1 to 100, are now able to join the ART Passport Program. The only thing you will need to provide your employees is an ID to show the bus operators that will serve as their ticket, and allow us to track rides.
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The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 26, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Whether you ride the bus every day or have never stepped on board, Asheville Rides Transit (ART) and the City of Asheville want to hear from you. Today, the City is launching a community-wide survey to kick off the ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA)—a strategic initiative to improve Asheville’s public transit services and align [...]
March 18 is National Transit Employee Appreciation Day! Today, we recognize and celebrate the dedication of Asheville Rides Transit (ART) employees who keep our community moving.
When Tropical Storm Helene hit, ART became a vital lifeline for a city in crisis. With no potable water, widespread flooding, and impassable roads, ART’s swift actions ensured residents could [...]
Project Overview
The City of Asheville is launching the Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) to improve public transit services and align resources with community needs. This project will analyze ridership data, demographic trends, and roadway conditions to develop short- and long-term strategies for enhancing the ART transit system. The project will identify techniques [...]
The City of Asheville is excited to announce that free WiFi is now available on all Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses, making it easier for riders to stay connected while on the go. This new service is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public transportation and improving the rider experience and is implemented [...]
