Capital Metro to open vehicle capacity as community reaches stage 2 milestone

The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) has opened all vehicle to full capacity, with the exception of MetroAccess, as the Austin, Texas, community enters stage 2 COVID-19.

The agency says it is encouraged to see the community reach this milestone and looks forward to continuing to welcome customers back on all services.

Customers are reminded that masks are still required on all Capital Metro services, per federal regulation. Additionally, Capital Metro is continuing the following procedures to keep customers, operators and community safe:

• Electrostatic cleaning: This advanced cleaning process sprays electrostatically charged mist throughout the vehicle to ensure surfaces are sanitized.
• Air purifiers: Installed onboard vehicles, these devices utilize UV light and safe levels of naturally occurring hydroperoxides to eliminate 99 percent of germs, microbes, viruses and bacteria in air and on surfaces to increase air quality and safety for ridership.
• Cashless and contact-free payment: Capital Metro has introduced new ways to pay to allow customers to ride even more safely and easily. Learn more about buying fares using the CapMetro App, cash to mobile and the brand new Tap cards.
• Masks for staff and customers: While the agency encourages riders to always remember a mask when leaving the house, Capital Metro has them available in case they forget. Face masks are required for all customers and staff on buses and trains.
• Vinyl seat upgrades: In addition to the new cleaning technology, Capital Metro has upgraded its seats from fabric covers to vinyl, making them easier to clean.
• Hand sanitizer: Hand sanitizing stations are available o vehicles to use as riders enter and exit.