MCTS mounting deficit; bus routes could be cut, fares increased

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MILWAUKEE It could soon be the final stop for six Milwaukee County bus routes. Dozens more could also be impacted because of a mounting deficit.

MCTS faces financial cliff

What we know:

The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is set to run out of $192 million in federal COVID relief. MCTS officials say that leaves a $14 million budget gap – and potentially big changes for riders.

The people who run MCTS shared 2026 budget plans with Milwaukee County Board supervisors on Monday, Oct. 13. Not everyone is on board with the proposals.

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