It’s the end of the road for beloved bus route 21

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.

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