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06/11/2026

SERVICE ALERT: Due to construction, Routes 2, 5, 6, and 12 will not be able to serve Stop 1036 - N Boundary St at Merchant Square today, June 11th, and tomorrow, June 12th.

For real-time bus updates, download Transit app: https://transitapp.com, or contact WATA at 757-220-5493 with any questions.

06/10/2026

MORE SERVICE STARTS JUNE 29!

WATA is making it easier than ever to get where you need to go.

Starting June 29:
🚌 Routes 1 and 2 will run every 30 minutes all day
🎉 Enjoy Liberty Fare Week with FREE rides on all fixed-route and paratransit services from June 29–July 5
🎆 Ride later on July 4 with service extended until midnight on all routes

Whether you're commuting to work, exploring Williamsburg, or heading to Independence Day celebrations in downtown Williamsburg, WATA has you covered.

Learn more and view updated schedules at www.gowata.org.

06/09/2026

Congratulations to our Marketing and Administrative Specialist, Iyanla XO, for making it into Virginia Transit Association Class IV of VTLI!

Please welcome our new Class IV fellow, Iyanla Xo from WATA! We are honored to have her as a part of this year's program, and are hopeful she enjoys her !

06/05/2026

Congratulations to our Safety and Training Coordinator, Wanda St. Leger, for graduating from Virginia Transit Association's Class III of VTLI!

06/04/2026

SERVICE ALERT: Due to a vehicle accident in the Norge area and ongoing road work, Route 9 is experiencing significant delays.

Route 9 is currently on detour and will not serve the following stops through the 10:00 a.m. trip:

Stop 1189 - Richmond Rd. at Norge Post Office
Stop 1190 - Richmond Rd. at Norge Hall
Stop 1191 - Richmond Rd. at Norge 7-11
Stop 1192 - Richmond Rd. at Brass Shops
Stop 1193 - Richmond Rd. at Across from Pottery
Stop 1194 - Richmond Rd. at Chesapeake Bank
Stop 1195 - Richmond Rd. at McDonalds
Stop 1197 - Richmond Rd. at Pavillion Shops
Stop 1198 - Richmond Rd. at Boyers/NY Deli
Stop 1199 - Richmond Rd. at 7-11 Lightfoot
Stop 1200 - Richmond Rd. at Wmbg Pottery
Stop 1201 - Richmond Rd. at Go Karts Plus
Stop 1202 - Richmond Rd. at 7-11 Norge
Stop 1203 - Richmond Rd. at Norge Hall
Stop 1204 - Richmond Rd. at Tractor Supply
Stop 1205 - Richmond Rd. at C&F Bank

For real-time bus updates, download Transit app: https://transitapp.com, or contact WATA at 757-220-5493 with any questions.

06/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share feedback on WATA's proposed service changes.

We've heard your praise, concerns, and suggestions, and we appreciate every comment submitted.

The public comment period closes June 8 at 10:00 AM. If you haven't shared your thoughts yet, there's still time. Submit your feedback before the deadline at: www.gowata.org/200/Service-Changes

05/25/2026

The WATA Board of Directors’ meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026 has been rescheduled to May 28, 2026 at 3 PM at the Strkyer Center (412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA 23185)

The WATA Board of Directors’ meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, will be rescheduled to a later date in May 2026.

05/22/2026

STUDENTS RIDE FREE ON WATA

Through WATA’s Student Liberty Fare, K–12 students living in Williamsburg, James City County, and York County can ride WATA buses free of charge!

🚍 Students 12+ ride free by showing the bus operator a school-issued ID
🚍 Digital IDs accepted (such as StudentVUE)
🚍 Free WATA Student Liberty IDs available
🚍 Homeschool students qualify
🚍 Children 11 & under ride free, but must be with an adult

Learn more at https://www.gowata.org/271/Students-Liberty-Fare

05/13/2026

The WATA Board of Directors’ meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, will be rescheduled to a later date in May 2026.