The past few years have not been easy for Nashville’s WeGo bus network. But behind the scenes, the agency has been trying to make progress on improvements that riders have been requesting for many years.

On today’s show, we start by looking back over the bus system’s recent history. In 2018, voters rejected a sprawling mass transit proposal. In 2019, budget cuts led WeGo to eliminate some routes. And then the coronavirus pandemic slashed ridership.

We’ll also talk with WeGo leaders and frequent bus riders about what’s been going on since then. The agency has been using data and analysis to tweak its routes and schedules, and has had some success in running buses more frequently, as well as later into the night, and more often on weekends.

You can also learn more about WeGo’s latest adjustments — which took effect Oct. 2 — online here.

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