Upcoming Interurban Trolley Service Changes

Effective Date: June 1, 2026

The Interurban Trolley is updating its schedule to improve efficiency and ensure that we use public funding responsibly. While most riders won't see any changes, some early-morning and late-evening trips are being adjusted.

Quick Summary of Route Changes

RouteWeekday ChangesSaturday Changes
30 YellowFirst two trips now start at Walmart (Ash Rd) at 5:14 am & 5:45 am.No service before 7:30 am. The first bus leaves South St. Station at 7:33 am and Elkhart Transfer Center at 8:32 am.
32 GreenStarts at 6:00 AM; Ends at 6:30 PM.Starts at 6:00 AM; Ends at 6:30 PM.
33 BlueNo Changes.Times shifted by 30 mins for better connections. Now runs 5:30 AM – 6:25 PM.
35 OrangeStarts at 6:00 AM; Ends at 6:20 PM.Starts at 6:30 AM; Ends at 5:51 PM. Buses now depart at 30 minutes past the hour.
50 Red5:30 AM (Elkhart) and 6:30 AM (Goshen) trips removed.Service is now hourly (leaving at 30 minutes past the hour) from 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

Why are these changes happening?

We analyzed our ridership data to identify the trips with the fewest passengers.

  • Efficiency: We are removing trips that were very expensive to operate due to low use.
  • Impact: These changes affect only about 1.4% of weekday riders.
  • Savings: These adjustments will save over $123,000 annually, allowing us to keep the rest of the system running strong and reliably.

Detailed Breakdown of Service Modifications

  • Route 30 Yellow

    • Weekdays: The very early starts at Bittersweet or Mishawaka Transfer Center are moving to Walmart on Ash. This is because those trips were too early to connect with Transpo buses.
    • Saturdays: Service between Bittersweet and Elkhart from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM is discontinued.

    Updated Schedule 

  • Route 33 Blue

    • Weekdays: No service changes. This route is the most productive on the Interurban Trolley.
    • Saturdays: We are shifting the schedule by 30 minutes. Buses will now arrive at the Elkhart Transfer Center at :30 (bottom of the hour) instead of the top of the hour to help you make your connections more easily.

    Updated Schedule 

  • Route 50 Red

    • Weekdays: Service departing from the Elkhart Transfer Center at 5:30 a.m. and the Goshen Walmart at 6:30 a.m. is being discontinued. All other trips will remain the same.
    • Saturdays: To align with other regional services, the Red Line will change from every 30 minutes to every hour. The good news? The final bus will leave 30 minutes later than it does now, at 5:30 PM.

    Updated Schedule