May as part of the Ride the Rhythm Concert Series. By partnering with local artists and students, the concert series turns transit spaces into community stages, creating authentic engagement that benefits riders, supports creative development, and builds broader awareness of transit as a cultural and civic asset in Nashville. On Thursday May 14, the Pearl-Cohn High School Marching Band of Tradition will perform at noon at the Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Center. Pearl-Cohn students will also act as interns on the production team for this event and others. They will support live event production, including audio work,…
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NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit will be hosting live music at transit facilities across Nashville beginning in May as part of the Ride the Rhythm Concert Series. By partnering with local artists and students, the concert series turns transit spaces into community stages, creating authentic engagement that benefits riders, supports creative development, and builds broader awareness of transit as a cultural and civic asset in Nashville. On Thursday May 14, the Pearl-Cohn High School Marching Band of Tradition will perform at noon at the Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Center. Pearl-Cohn students will also act as interns on…
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit and the Choose How You Move program will reach 10,000 riders for the Journey Pass pilot program this week. Those participants have now taken more than one million rides. Journey Pass is Nashville’s first ever income-based fare-free transit program. It gives eligible Davidson County residents free access to rides on WeGo Public Transit and makes travel easier and more accessible for people living on limited income. “For the first time in our city’s history, we implemented a fare-free income-based program, and the impact for Nashvillians has been tremendous. This is transformational,” Mayor Freddie O’Connell said. “Journey Pass isn’t just delivering you where you need to go, it’s delivering financial breathing room, access…
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit held a signing event today for the newest members of the WeGo Mechanic Apprenticeship Program, which combines training with a full-time salary and benefits, including health insurance. They were joined at the ceremony by administrators from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and WeGo leadership. “These apprentice mechanics will be on the front lines of expanding transit in Nashville with Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s Choose How You Move program,” WeGo CEO Steve Bland said. “Our mechanic apprentice program is an essential element in support of increased bus service.” The goal of the apprentice program…
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit will have service on December 31, 2024 for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Shuttle service will run between Broadway and the Bicentennial Mall. A WeGo Star special event train will also be available on New Year’s Eve as a safe ride for those celebrating the new year. WeGo Bus Service WeGo will operate weekday bus service on December 31. Many buses will operate on detours through Downtown but will resume regular routing once out of the downtown area. For service after midnight, passengers should plan to board at the Elizabeth Duff Transit Center at WeGo Central, 400…