The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) is expanding service on two of its busiest bus routes, making it easier for residents and visitors to get around just ahead of the busy Fourth of July holiday week.
The permanent service increase affects Route 1, which travels between Williamsburg and Lee Hall in Newport News, and Route 2, which runs along Richmond Road. The changes are designed to provide more frequent service and improve convenience for riders who rely on public transportation for work, school, shopping and medical appointments.
“We knew we had a lot of people who would need our service, but it wasn’t convenient for them,” WATA Executive Director Matthew Scalia said. “So it was a burden for them to get to their jobs, get to their appointments, get to their shopping, get to their schools, whatever it may be.”…