Metra (Columbus)
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| Founded: 1924 (as Columbus Transportation Company) | |
| Headquarters: 814 Linwood Blvd, Columbus, GA | |
| Locale: Muscogee County, GA | |
| Areas Served: Columbus Metropolitan area | |
| Service Type: Local & Paratransit | |
| Routes: 10 (+/-) | |
| Hubs: 1 Transit Station | |
| Operator: Columbus Consolidated Government | |
| Avg. Daily Ridership: ~4,500 (Q1 2017) |
Metra is the bus system serving the city of Columbus, Georgia.
Routes
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | East Wynnton |
| 2 | Cusseta Road / Oakland Park |
| 3 | St. Mary's Road / Buena Vista Road / Schatulga Road |
| 4 | Fort Benning |
| 5 | North Highland / Columbus State / Peachtree Mail |
| 6 | Columbus State / Milgen Road |
| 7 | Columbus South |
| 9 | Bradley Park / Columbus Park Crossing |
| 10 | Airport Thruway / Veterans Parkway |
| 12 | Veterans Parkway / Civic Center / Victory Drive |
- All routes operate 6 days per week, with no service on Sundays.
Fares
As of March, 2023[1]
| General Fares | Fort Benning Fares | Child Fares | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $1.30 | Adult | $1.90 | Taller than fare box | $1.30 |
| Student (ID required) | $1.00 | Senior Citizen / Disabled (ID required) | $0.95 | Smaller than fare box, in seat | $1.00 |
| Reduced Fare** | $0.65 | Smaller than fare box, in arms | Free* |
*Note: Only one child can be held
**Note: Persons who qualify for Reduced Fares are as follows:
- Persons with disabilities
- Senior citizens 65 and older
- Medicare card holders with photo ID
Facilities
Administrative Offices & Transit Center
Also operates as the Vehicle Maintenance Facility and Vehicle Storage
- Address: 814 Linwood Blvd, Columbus, GA
- Phone: (706) 225-4673
- Fax: (706) 225-4429
Roster
Active
| Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 2017 | Gillig | Trolley Replica 29' (G27E102R2) |
Cummins L9 | |||
| 92-95 | 2010 | Gillig | Trolley Replica 29' (G27E102R2) |
Cummins ISL9 | |||
| 96 | 2005 | Optima | AH-28 | Cummins ISB | Allison | ||
| 1210-1212 | 2008 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' (G27B102N4) |
Cummins ISL | |||
| 1213-1215 | 2009 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' (G27B102N4) |
Cummins ISL | |||
| 1216-1219 | 2011 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' (G27B102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 | |||
| 1220-1223 | 2012 | OBI-DBNA | Orion VII EPA10 HEV (07.502) |
Cummins ISB6.7 |
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| 1224-1227 | 2021 | Gillig | Low Floor 29' (G27E102?2) |
Cummins L9 | |||
| 1228-1231 | 2022 | Gillig | BRTPlus 29' (G27E102?2) |
Cummins L9 | |||
| 1301-1305 | 2016 | NFI | XDE35 | Cummins ISB6.7 | |||
| 1306 | 2018 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' (G27B102N4) |
Cummins L9 | |||
| 1307-1308 | 2019 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' (G27B102N4) |
Cummins L9 | |||
| 1309-1313 | 2020 | NFI | XD35 | Cummins L9 | |||
| 1314 | 2021 | NFI | XD35 | Cummins L9 | |||
| 1315 | 2022 | NFI | XD35 | Cummins L9 |
Retired
| Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 2002 | Optima | AH-28 | Cummins ISB | Allison | ||
| 340-341 | 1969 | GMC | T8H-5306A | Detroit Diesel 8V71N | Allison | ||
| 348-376 | 1969 | GMC | T6H-4521A | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison | ||
| 377-378 | 1971 | GMC | T6H-4521A | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison | ||
| 1001-1015 | 1976 | GMC | T6H-4523A | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison | ||
| 1121-1130 | 1984 | Flxible | Metro "A" (35096-6T) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | |||
| 1135-1144 | 1-2/1988 | BIA | Orion I (01.502) |
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| 1148-1149 | 7/1991 | BIA | Orion I (01.502) |
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| 1150-1154 | 7/1991 | BIA | Orion I (01.507) |
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| 1155-1157 | 7/1991 | BIA | Orion I (01.502) |
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| 1166-1170 | 1997 | NFI | D35LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | |||
| 1175-1178 | 2000 | NFI | D35LF | ||||
| 1190-1195 | 2003 | NFI | D35LF | Detroit Diesel Series 40 | |||
| 1201-1203 | 2005 | OBI-DBNA | Orion VII (07.503) |
Cummins ISM |
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