The Brief
- Route 21 has been a key connection between Minneapolis and St. Paul for 70 years.
- Metro Transit is ending the route to make way for the B Line rapid transit bus service.
- The agency held a retirement party at its Nicollet Avenue garage on Friday afternoon for former bus operators and riders to share stories about their experiences on the 21.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Metro Transit says Route 21 provides 7,000 rides every weekday, making it one of the agency’s busiest routes.
‘The most ridden route right’
What we know:
When it comes to proper sendoffs, few are as unique as this one.
Like any retirement party, there are speeches, proclamations, and, of course, cake, along with going-away gifts.…