Big Blue Bus

Sana Monica, CA 90401

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223 Broadway
Sana Monica, CA 90401
http://www.bigbluebus.com/
310 451-5444

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The Big Blue Bus operates a fleet of over 200 energy-efficient vehicles transporting more than 80,000 riders daily across a nearly 52-square mile service area. Nationally recognized for its longstanding commitment to a cleaner environment, the entire fleet operates on alternative fuels, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), which helps cut emissions by over 80 percent. Serving Santa Monica and the Los Angeles area since 1928, the Big Blue Bus has won numerous awards for its customer service, safety and efficiency.

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Hayden AI and Big Blue Bus team up on 45-day bus lane pilot

July 6, 2023
Big Blue Bus's partnership with Hayden AI works to improve bus speed and reliability, safety and sustainability.
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Management

City of Santa Monica DOT Director Ed King set to retire in August

June 14, 2023
King is set to retire this August after 46 years of service in public transportation.
Fare Collection

Santa Monica City Council approves Big Blue Bus fare policy changes to enhance customer experience

April 18, 2022
Changes include reinstating cash payments on board and discontinuing paper passes and tokens.
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Big Blue Bus launches contactless payment pilot

June 29, 2021
The pilot program will study the effectiveness of contactless payments, including making buses safer for both customers and operators.
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Mobile Applications

Big Blue Bus pilots predictive crowding levels for all lines in Transit App

March 16, 2021
Previously available on a few select buses, historical crowding predictions are now available for all Big Blue Bus lines in this pilot.
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Transit becomes Big Blue Bus's official app

June 16, 2020
The agency is also partnering with Swiftly to help provide data to power Transit.
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Big Blue Bus single passes now available on Transit app

Nov. 13, 2019
All types of tickets will be available for purchase through the app by winter 2020.
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Big Blue Bus to pilot Santa Monica bus route

June 25, 2019
Big Blue Bus calls the new route 45 through Santa Monica a "summer experience."
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Big Blue Bus Partners with Lyft to Transform Dial-A-Ride Program to On-Demand Service for Older Adults Living in Santa Monica

July 3, 2018
Big Blue Bus announced a partnertship with Lyft to provide on-demand services via a rebranded Dial-A-Ride program for older adults and people with disabilities living in Santa...
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Big Blue Bus’s Evolution of Blue Plan Receives American Planning Association Award

June 14, 2018
Big Blue Bus was honored by the American Planning Association Los Angeles Chapter for its implementation of the Evolution of Blue Plan.

Articles & News

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Three screenshots showing Transit Royale features including a leaderboard, left, home screen, center and celebrity status, right.
Three screenshots showing Transit Royale features including a leaderboard, left, home screen, center and celebrity status, right.
Three screenshots showing Transit Royale features including a leaderboard, left, home screen, center and celebrity status, right.
Three screenshots showing Transit Royale features including a leaderboard, left, home screen, center and celebrity status, right.
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Transit launches subscription-based Royale

Aug. 19, 2021
The $24.99 per year option will be available in cities where Transit does not have an existing partnership with a transit agency and will roll out to partner agencies in 2022....

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Big Blue Bus’s Evolution of Blue Plan Receives American Planning Association Award

June 8, 2018
Big Blue Bus was honored by the American Planning Association Los Angeles Chapter (for its implementation of the Evolution of Blue Plan.
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Big Blue Bus Honored with the Gold Award for Bus Safety from the American Public Transportation Association

May 14, 2018
The Gold Award honors organizations with the best overall bus safety and security program for all transit organizations throughout the United States.
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Big Blue Bus Receives $3M TIRCP Grant for the Electrification of its Fleet

May 2, 2018
The California State Transportation Agency has announced that Big Blue Bus will receive a $3,050,000 grant for the purchase of 10 new zero-emissions battery electric buses.
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Big Blue Bus Honored with the Gold Award for Bus Safety

April 19, 2018
Big Blue Bus was awarded the 2018 Bus Safety and Security Gold Award by the American Public Transportation Association in the category of Safety for transit agencies with more...
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Mobile ticketing application pilot in partnership with Token Transit.
Mobile ticketing application pilot in partnership with Token Transit.
Mobile ticketing application pilot in partnership with Token Transit.
Mobile ticketing application pilot in partnership with Token Transit.
Mobile ticketing application pilot in partnership with Token Transit.
Fare Collection

Big Blue Bus Introduces Mobile Ticketing

April 20, 2017
Big Blue Bus (BBB) has launched a mobile ticketing application pilot in partnership with Token Transit that gives customers a new and cashless fare payment choice.
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City of Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus Names New Chief Operations Officer

Feb. 6, 2017
Big Blue Bus (BBB) announced the appointment of Rolando Cruz to the position of chief operations officer.
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Big Blue Bus Receives Nearly $900,000 for Clean Fuel Engine Improvements

Nov. 22, 2016
Big Blue Bus (BBB) has announced it will receive $870,000 from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee’s (MSRC) Near Zero Engine Incentive Program.
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Big Blue Bus Receives Nearly $900,000 for Clean Fuel Engine Improvements

Nov. 17, 2016
Big Blue Bus (BBB) has announced it will receive $870,000 from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee’s (MSRC) Near Zero Engine Incentive Program.
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Jennie Campos has been promoted to transit community engagement officer.
Jennie Campos has been promoted to transit community engagement officer.
Jennie Campos has been promoted to transit community engagement officer.
Jennie Campos has been promoted to transit community engagement officer.
Jennie Campos has been promoted to transit community engagement officer.
Management

Big Blue Bus Director Appoints Four New Hires

Aug. 23, 2016
Collectively, their expertise will play a vital role in equipping Big Blue Bus to meet the rapidly changing mobility demands of the Southern California transit landscape to provide...