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The City of Albuquerque's Transit Department works to provide the community with safe, clean, and reliable transportation through bus, paratransit, and microtransit services.

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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 14h
Ride ART for the Ultimate Route 66 Remixed Experience! Taking Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) is the perfect (free!) way to explore Route 66 Remixed art installations and sites along Central Avenue. Learn more: Route66Remixed.com #Route66Remixed #Route66
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Building ceative partnerships to grow our mechanic workforce. ABQ RIDE is partnering with IntelliTec College to connect students with career opportunities. Watch: www.koat.com/article/albuquerque-tr… #OneABQ #ABQRide #IntelliTec
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Albuquerque transit faces mechanic shortage
With its maintenance team at nearly half strength, the city is partnering with a local trade school to recruit technicians and keep buses on the road
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Bike + Bus = a great combo. ABQ RIDE buses have bike racks, so you can ride part of the way and bike the rest. • Bike to the stop. • Ride the bus. • Explore the city. And with Zero Fares, riding is free. Learn more: www.cabq.gov/transit #ABQRide #BikeAndBus #OneAbq
Person wearing a helmet and backpack standing with a bicycle inside a brick-paved transit station, the Alvarado Transportation Center, with ticket windows and digital schedule boards.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Where will the bus take you today? With Zero Fares, riding the bus across ABQ is completely free! • Work • School • Appointments • Errands Transit connects our city, and it’s easier than ever to ride. Plan your trip: www.cabq.gov/transit #ABQRide #ZeroFares #OneABQ
Two people in wheelchairs playing basketball outdoors, highlighting accessibility benefits of zero fares programs. Zero Fares promotes accessibility, positive environmental impact, equity, and traffic reduction. A man puts money into a piggy bank with buses and dollar signs in the background, highlighting savings from using public transit.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Attention Riders: Balloon Fiesta Detours on Routes 140 & 10. Visit our website or use Transit app for details: www.cabq.gov/transit/routes-and-sch… #OneABQ #ABQRide
ABQ Ride bus with colorful desert-themed artwork parked outside a building during a detour announcement.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Our team is proud to show off our progress in transit safety and security. ABQ RIDE recently welcomed 17 City of Tucson officials for a two-day visit focused on transit safety, zero fares, community engagement, technology, and more. #ABQRide #OneABQ #SunTran
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Car Clubs Participate in Cruisers for Route 66. Through Councilor Peña's initiative, car clubs adopted medians and bus stops: La familia, Low Life, Lady Lowriders, Ranflitas, First Impressions, Rollerz Only, and Majestic. Learn more: www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detai…
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
ABQ RIDE's 2026 Staff Bus Roadeo. This weekend, our transit employees traded in their everyday uniforms for cowboy hats and boots at the 2026 ABQ RIDE Staff Bus Roadeo, a day dedicated to celebrating the skill, teamwork, and hard work of our drivers and mechanics. #ABQRide #OneABQ #BusRoadeo
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Zero fares ≠ zero rules. To keep transit safe for everyone, please follow ABQ RIDE’s Rules to Ride. Review them before your next trip: www.cabq.gov/transit/safety/copy_of… #ABQRide #OneABQ #RulesToRide #PublicTransit
Graphic urging riders to know the ABQ Ride rules, showing diverse passengers inside a transit vehicle holding straps and sitting.List of rules for riding ABQ RIDE including no open alcohol, no smoking, no large carts, no loud music, no sleeping across seats, and required shirts, shoes, and pants.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Transit centers connect riders across ABQ. These hubs allow easy transfers between multiple bus routes and many include free Park & Ride options. Find a transit center near you: www.cabq.gov/transit/how-to-ride/tr… #OneABQ #ABQRide #PublicTransit
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Attention Riders: Bus Detour at Coors & Rio Bravo. Effective 9/18 buses entering the Walmart parking lot on Coors and Rio Bravo are on a temporary detour due to construction. Route 52 , 155 and 198 are on detour. See Transit app for details. #OneABQ #ABQRide
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Uptown Connect Secures More than $30 Million in New Funding. Uptown Connect secured two new funding sources totaling more than $30 million from the New Mexico State Board of Finance and the Housing New Mexico MFA to support the project.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Our mission at ABQ RIDE: Provide safe, clean, and reliable transportation for Albuquerque. Our core values: • Dependable • Respect • Inclusive • Value • Excellence Transit connects our community every day. 🚌 #ABQRide #OneABQ #PublicTransit
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Attention Riders: State Fair Parade Detour! On Sat., Sep. 10, several bus routes are detoured. Routes 66, 766, 141, 16 & 157 will be detoured from 5:30 am to 3:45 pm. Local stops on detour will be served for drop-off only. More info: www.cabq.gov/transit/routes-and-sch…
Happy State Fair! Notice of bus route detours on Saturday, Sep. 12, 2026, on Central from University to Louisiana until 3:45 pm.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Attention Riders: State Fair Detours! Several detours are in place starting Thurs., Sep. 10 through Sun., Sep. 20. There will be additional detours in place for the State Fair Parade on Sat., Sep. 12. Visit our website for more info: www.cabq.gov/transit/routes-and-sch…
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
As we arrive upon the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the City of Albuquerque invites you to join us on Friday, Sep. 11, at 11 am for a memorial ceremony at Civic Plaza to call to remembrance the lives lost that day. More info: www.cabq.gov/mayor/events/9-11-memo… #OneABQ #ABQRide
Large group of firefighters gathered in front of a building with a giant American flag hanging between two fire truck ladders during a September 11 memorial event.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Ride along to clean city bus stops! We spent the day with one of our bus stop crew members, to see what it takes to keep bus stops across ABQ, safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. Adopt a stop today: www.cabq.gov/transit/transit-progra… #ABQRide #OneABQ
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Attention Riders: No Buses on Labor Day! No transit services will run on Labor Day, Mon., Sep. 7. Call (505)243-RIDE to schedule Sun Vans, ask questions, voice concerns, plan routes, and more. Holiday schedule: www.cabq.gov/transit/routes-and-sch… #ABQRide #OneABQ
Close-up of a worker using a grinder with sparks flying, accompanied by a Labor Day observance notice and a no service message from ABQ RIDE.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Looking for a smarter commute for your employees? ABQ RIDE and Rio Metro offer the Smart Business Partnership Program, a free program helping businesses connect employees with regional public transit options and travel training. Learn more: ow.ly/HkaO50Ywpe6
A local business gets travel training onboard a bus by an ABQ RIDE staff member to learn about local transit options and how to use them. A group of employees riding a bus and listening to the tutorial.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A Day in the Life of an Adopt-A-Stop Volunteer. Meet one of our Adopt-a-Stop volunteers, Eric Johnson, who adopted two bus stops. Get started: www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detai… #OneABQ #ABQRide
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Safer in a flash! ABQ RIDE employee Margaret Lucero turned a safety concern into action by bringing teams together to install new flashing signs at three intersections with frequent illegal left-turn crashes. Learn more: www.cabq.gov/transit/news/safer-roa… #ABQRide #OneABQ
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
What an incredible show of community support for APS students! 🎒📚 Thanks to the generosity of our community donors and event partners, we collected nearly 150 carloads of school supplies to help local students start the school year ready to learn and succeed. #OneABQ #ABQRide
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Planning holiday travel? ABQ RIDE has six days each year with no service and a few modified schedules. Check the holiday calendar before you ride: www.cabq.gov/transit/routes-and-sch… #ABQRide #TransitPlanning #OneABQ
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Support local students by stuffing a bus! Come support our back-to-school supply drive where you can roll in with much-needed school supplies and roll out with free mini golf & movie passes. Learn more: www.cabq.gov/transit/events/back-to… #OneABQ #ABQRide
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
As Summer Leaves, Route 790 Returns. Route 790 hits the road once again Mon., Aug. 17, after a summer hiatus as an important link from the Westside to the University area and major destinations in Old Town and downtown. Learn more: ABQRIDE.com #OneABQ #ABQRide
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Attention Riders: San Mateo ART Platform Closed. To catch ART at San Mateo, please navigate to the curbside stop on Central Avenue across from the ART platform. We'll be servicing the Route 66 bus stop so ART riders can continue to make their connections.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
A clean system is a safe system. 🧹 ABQ RIDE follows the Broken Window Theory, keeping transit clean helps create safer spaces for everyone. Learn more: www.cabq.gov/transit/safety #OneABQ #ABQRide
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Mayor Keller’s State of the City is Sat., Aug. 15 at 4:30 pm at the Rt. 66 Visitor Center. Free Park & Ride Info: - Park at Central & Unser Transit Center. - Hop on between 4 to 7:30 pm. - Shuttle runs until last person returns safely. More info: cabq.gov/sotc
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Attention Riders: Due to a power outage, ABQ RIDE's customer service phone line is temporarily down. Please call 311 for transit-related questions, scheduling, or concerns until the issue is resolved. We anticipate a quick resolution! Thank you for your patience.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Learn about free resources to boost your summer! ABQ RIDE's annual Summer Resource Fairs are family-friendly events featuring resource tables and community info designed to bring people together and connect folks to city services. Details here: www.cabq.gov/transit/events #OneABQ
Colorful bus parked at Alvarado Transportation Center with text announcing ABQ Ride Summer Resource Fair on August 12 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Join us for Mayor Keller’s State of the City on Sat., Aug. 15 at 4:30 pm at the Route 66 Visitor Center! Enjoy local brews, food, live music and performances, and get an up-close look at the fleet that keeps our city running. Free admission. Learn more: cabq.gov/sotc
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Need help planning your trip? Call 243-RIDE (7433) and our customer service team can help with routes, schedules, and ride planning. Available every day from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. #ABQRide #OneABQ #PublicTransit #RideTheBus
ABQ RIDE customer service contact number 505-243-7433 for questions and assistance.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Attention Riders: Detour for Inbound & Outbound Buses to ATC. Effective Sat., Aug. 8 from 5:30 pm until end of service, there will be a detour on all bus routes entering and exiting the Alvarado Transportation Center. Learn more: www.cabq.gov/transit/routes-and-sch…
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Volunteer Spotlight: Joshua Buckendorf. Joshua Buckendorf received a letter from Mayor Keller in honor of his service to Albuquerque where he adopted two bus stops next to the Joy Junction sites. Adopt-A-Stop: www.cabq.gov/transit/transit-progra… #OneABQ #ABQRide
Two men stand at a blue bus stop, one holding a tote bag and pamphlets, the other giving thumbs up in a pink shirt and jeans.Three people stand smiling next to a bus stop sign for Broadway-Rio Bravo route 52 on a sidewalk with a blue shelter behind them.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
ART = faster travel along Central Ave. ✔ Dedicated bus lanes. ✔ Frequent service. ✔ Modern stations. Since 2019, ART has delivered 10M+ rides in Albuquerque. Start riding today: www.cabq.gov/transit/services/about… #ABQRide #ARTBus #OneABQ #BusRapidTransit
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Drive Safe, Ride Safe. Safe riding tips: ☀️ Be aware of heat sickness symptoms. 👀 Alert someone if you see heat-related symptoms! 🚔 For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 and non-emergency police assistance, call 505-242-2672. Learn more: cabq.gov/cooldown #OneABQ
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Drive Safe, Ride Safe. As it heats up, ABQ RIDE wants you to stay safe and stay cool. Safety tips: ☀️ Try your best to stay out of the sun. 🚌 Plan your route through transit centers. 🚏 Find shade at bus shelters. Learn more: cabq.gov/cooldown #OneABQ
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Behind every bus route is a team of people working to make our city more connected, accessible, and welcoming. Listen to this episode ABQ Accent where ABQ RIDE Deputy Director Bobby Sisneros shares his career journey: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8tgMlGmyAA #OneABQ #ABQRide
Middle-aged man with glasses speaking into a microphone against a blue background during a podcast interview.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Driving along Central Ave? Remember: • Red lanes are BUS ONLY. • Left turns only at traffic signals. • Do not cross double red lines. Help keep everyone safe around ART. Learn more: www.cabq.gov/transit/services/about… #ABQRide #DriveSafeABQ #StayInYourLane
Illustration showing a bus in a red 'Bus Only' lane with a police car and another car crossing double lines on Central Ave.Rear view of a colorful bus featuring a Route 66 sign and a vibrant ART logo on the back panel.ART station with a digital schedule display showing upcoming bus arrival times on a sunny day.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Drive Safe, Ride Safe. It’s hot out there! ABQ RIDE wants you to stay safe and stay cool this summer. Safe riding tips: 🚏 Plan your ride for short wait times with Transit app. ☀️ Check the weather. 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Avoid strenuous activity before & after riding. Learn more: cabq.gov/cooldown #OneABQ #ABQRide
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Great opportunities with City Transit! Interested in being part of a team that powers a city on the move? ABQ RIDE is hiring dozens of public service positions with competitive benefits, many with hiring bonuses up to $5K. Learn more: cabq.gov/transitjobs #OneABQ #ABQRide
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Transit Safety Officers help keep ABQ RIDE safe. TSOs patrol buses and transit centers, enforce Rules to Ride, and work closely with APD. The team will grow to 87 officers in the coming years. Learn more: www.cabq.gov/transit/safety/transit… #ABQRide #TransitSafety #OneABQ
Two Transit Safety Officers in blue shirts and black vests standing beside a white mobile unit that reads "Transit Safety" on a sunny street.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Attention Riders: Route 66 Summerfest Effective Sat., July 18, all bus routes on Central will be detoured from University to San Mateo all day including Routes 16, 66, and 766/777. More info: www.cabq.gov/transit/routes-and-sch…
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Hop off the bus and into helpful summer resources! ABQ RIDE's annual Summer Resource Fairs are family-friendly events featuring resource tables and community info designed to bring people together and connect folks to city services. Find event details here: www.cabq.gov/transit/events
Summer Resource Fair announcement with event details at Alvarado Transportation Center on July 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM. ART Station and Transit Safety Officer substation at a transit center featured in the photo.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
📚 Riding the bus? Grab a book! In partnership with Read to Me!, our Discover a Book program puts free children’s books on ABQ RIDE buses for kids to read and keep. #ABQRide #DiscoverABook #Literacy
A bus driver in a neon safety vest and hat helps a young girl step off an ABQ RIDE bus through the open door.Metal shelves filled with organized books labeled as bilingual Spanish/English, Spanish only, other languages, and miscellaneous foreign language books.Red cart with a taped sign reading 'BUS DRIVER PICK-UP' in bold black letters on beige paper.A city bus drives past a historic building with red tile roofs and white walls under a clear blue sky.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
We Talked Transit on the Let's Talk NM Podcast! ABQ RIDE was recently featured on KUNM's Let's Talk NM to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing public transit. Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0LJMQccGOs #OneABQ #ABQRide
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Adopt-A-Stop Volunteer Spotlight. A special thanks to Gbenga, a community member who adopted three bus stops on the Westside after learning about the program at our annual cleanup event. Learn more: www.cabq.gov/transit/transit-progra… #OneABQ #ABQRide #AdoptAStop
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Transit that works for everyone. ABQ RIDE is Zero Fares, free to ride citywide. • Save money. • Travel easily. • Get where you need to go. Plan your trip: www.cabq.gov/transit #ZeroFares #ABQRide #OneABQ #PublicTransit
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Attention Riders: 4th of July Information No public transit services will run on Saturday, July, 2026. Holiday Bus Schedule: www.cabq.gov/transit/routes-and-sch… Freedom Fourth: www.cabq.gov/artsculture/things-to-… #ABQRide #OneABQ
Patriotic Independence Day display with American flags, hot dogs, and festive decorations signaling no service from ABQ RIDE.
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ABQ RIDE @abqride.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Attention Riders: Route 66 & ART Detoured Downtown Today. Effective Thurs., July 2 from 6 am to 6 pm, Routes 66, 766 & 777 is on detour between 3rd and 5th St. Westbound ART stop at 1st & Central (ID # 7528) is closed. Details here: www.cabq.gov/transit/rout...
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