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.
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...
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....
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
Big Blue Bus is celebrating the return of rail to Santa Monica with a Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) promotion, while supplies last. Santa Monica residents, visitors, current and...
Big Blue Bus (BBB) is embarking upon the second phase of major service and stop changes as part of the Evolution of Blue campaign, which is BBB’s service integration with the ...
The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (also known as COP21 for the 21st Gathering of the Conference of Parties) kicks off in Paris. Though only national governments...
John F. “Jack” Hutchison a long-time leader of Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus and Santa Monica resident has passed away at age 85.Hutchison served as director of transportation of...
Big Blue Bus (BBB) is preparing to meet the train, embarking upon major service and stop changes over the next 12 months as part of the Evolution of Blue campaign. The first phase...
U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D‐CA) met with Big Blue Bus Director of Transit Services Ed King on July 18 in Santa Monica to discuss Big Blue Bus’ (BBB) Expo Integration Plan.While...
U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D‐CA) met with Big Blue Bus Director of Transit Services Ed King on July 18 in Santa Monica to discuss Big Blue Bus’ (BBB) Expo Integration Plan.While...
Big Blue Bus (BBB) has announced it will receive $6.9 million from the Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5307 discretionary fund to upgrade the agency’s fleet and create...
February schedule adjustments are standard at Big Blue Bus (BBB) and Feb. 8 will bring the usual minor tweaks to schedules and routes; Route 3M will be extended farther south,...
The previous 50 stops already completed had the project’s low-volume design, intended to enhance locations with fewer than 50 daily passenger boardings with new seating and an...
The city of Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus (BBB) just rounded out its staff roster with two new hires who bring decades of experience to further BBB’s vision of service excellence...
The city of Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus (BBB) just rounded out its staff roster with two promotions from within the city’s ranks and two new hires. This group brings decades of...
On Sunday, June 17 changes to many Big Blue Bus routes and schedules will be launched in preparation for the arrival of EXPO Light Rail to Culver City, and for the shift in travel...
Patrick Campbell, formerly general manager of MV Transportation’s Brooklyn, N.Y. paratransit system and director of transportation for the Capital District Transit Authority of...
