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Clarification on Sun Metro's Operating Hours and Funding Sources

El Paso Matters••Brandy Ruiz
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Sun Metro has confirmed that it does not receive grants that restrict bus operations after midnight. Claudia Garcia, assistant director of the city’s public transportation agency, stated that service hours are based on factors such as ridership trends and community feedback. Currently, most routes conclude service before 10 p.m., but upcoming changes under the Sun Metro Rising initiative will extend some routes' hours, including Dyer Street, which will operate until 10:43 p.m. This clarification comes after misinformation spread online following BTS concert coverage.

Key Details: • Current bus routes mostly end service before 10 p.m. • Sun Metro Rising will introduce later service hours in June 2026. • Dyer Street corridor will operate until 10:43 p.m. under new schedules. • Special event hours can extend service, as seen during BTS concerts.

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