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MTS Blog

Artist Ibn Edwards with Black History Month MTS Bus

MTS Brings Black History Month PRONTO Card On Board

MTS introduces a limited-edition Black History Month PRONTO card featuring artwork by employee artist Ibn Edwards, celebrating Black history, leadership, and creativity.

Electric Bus at the Charging Station

Zero-Emission Fleet: Where We Are and What’s Coming Next

MTS took several steps toward its goal to have a fully zero-emission fleet by 2040. Read on to hear where we stand today with our Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) program, and where we’re headed next.

Take One on a MTS bus

Shaking It Up: MTS Service Changes

Have you ever wondered what goes into a shake-up? Read our latest blog to learn about this important part of our planning process!

San Diego Trolley at America Plaza

2025 Year in Review: Expanding Access, Improving Safety, and Serving More Riders

In 2025, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) made meaningful strides toward meeting the evolving needs of the region and improving the rider experience. From launching new services and celebrating record ridership, to upgrading technology and enhancing safety, this year reflected MTS’s

Trolley with a festive Santa hat

20 Festive Events in San Diego – Dash Through the Holiday Season with MTS

Let the most festive time of year begin! While San Diego is magical year-round, the holidays kick it up a notch. Check out these transit-friendly events and festivities to close out 2025.

PRONTO Card being tapped on a ticket machine.

MTS Funding 101

Is MTS a service from the City of San Diego, or is it the County? How are my taxes supporting public transportation? We get a lot of questions about who runs MTS and how we receive funding. In this blog, we’ll try and make cents of it all.