Summary
The council voted to shut down the COW bus by May 31, 2026, a month earlier than planned, saving roughly $200,000. Riders — especially students — will need to shift to Metro, Long Beach Transit, or other regional lines, while seniors keep dial-a-ride under a new MV Transportation contract.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Ending COW a month early saves about $200,000 and keeps transit funded without touching the general fund.
Taxpayers and seniors, who keep dial-a-ride funded entirely by restricted transit dollars.
Students and other riders who relied on the COW bus will lose their local fixed-route option after May 31.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting - Jun 22, 2026
The city adopted a budget that's only 'balanced' by using reserves, forcing cuts to facility hours, community grants, Dial-A-Ride, and events — while restoring Sky Knight and some events. Residents are split between demanding deeper cuts and protecting services.
City Council Meeting - May 11, 2026
The city is running a structural deficit and, without action, reserves run out around 2031. The council is weighing $8.1 million in cuts against a possible 1% sales tax that would raise about $19 million a year. Final adoption is June 22.
City Council Meeting - Apr 13, 2026
The COW bus is shutting down May 31, 2026 because ridership never rebounded after COVID and state electrification rules would require costly new buses. Dial-A-Ride for seniors and disabled residents continues under a new MV Transportation contract, and other transit agencies still serve the city.
Adjourned Special City Council Meeting - Apr 13, 2026
The council voted to shut down the COW bus by May 31, 2026, a month earlier than planned, saving roughly $200,000. Riders — especially students — will need to shift to Metro, Long Beach Transit, or other regional lines, while seniors keep dial-a-ride under a new MV Transportation contract.
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