At a Glance
- DART will eliminate seven bus routes starting Feb. 2, 2025
- All four light-rail lines drop from 15- to 20-minute peak headways
- Dozens of other routes will run less often on weekdays
- Why it matters: Riders on affected lines will need to switch to nearby buses, rail, or on-demand GoLink service
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is cutting seven under-performing bus routes and trimming peak-hour frequencies on both rail and bus lines beginning Feb. 2, 2025. The changes-outlined in a News Of Fort Worth report-will leave thousands of riders looking for alternate rides.
Routes on the chopping block
The discontinued lines are:
- 209, 225, 254, 305, 378, and 383
DART says each corridor has “nearby alternative transit options” including parallel bus routes, rail stations, or the agency’s on-demand GoLink vans.
Rail headways widen
Every DART light-rail line-Red, Blue, Green, and Orange-will now arrive every 20 minutes during weekday rush periods, down from the current 15-minute standard. Off-peak and weekend schedules stay the same.
Bus frequency rollbacks
More than two dozen bus routes will also lose peak-time service:
- Routes 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 38, and 57 shift to 20-minute peak headways
- Routes 28, 41, and 47 widen to 20-minute peak and 30-minute off-peak; their numbers change to 128, 141, and 147
- Routes 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 108, 109, 114, and 122 move from 15- to 20-minute peak and from 20- to 30-minute off-peak
- Express Route 306 Glenn Heights Park & Ride drops from 15- to 20-minute frequency
Agency rationale
Jeamy Molina, DART executive vice-president and chief communications officer, said customer feedback drove the decision.
“These changes reflect what our riders and communities told us last year: ‘minimize disruption while maintaining access’,” Molina said. “By focusing service where it’s used most and keeping strong connections to rail, GoLink and key bus corridors, we’re helping move North Texas forward.”
What riders should do
Passengers can check new timetables and map alternate trips at DART.com before the Feb. 2 switchover.
