What bus routes are being discontinued on February 2, 2026?

The following bus routes will be discontinued: Route 209 McKinney/Cole, Route 225 Nursery, Route 254 Legacy, Route 255 Story, Route 305 Addison Express, Route 378 Red Bird Express, and Route 383 Lake Ray Hubbard Express. Alternative routes are available for affected passengers.

Which bus routes will have adjusted frequencies?

Several bus routes will experience frequency adjustments, including Routes 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 38, and 57 shifting to 20-minute peak service, and Routes 28, 41, and 47 transitioning to 20-minute peak and 30-minute off-peak service with new route numbers: 128, 141, and 147, respectively.

January 29, 2026

DART Announces Service Changes Affecting Bus and Light Rail

Dallas, January 29, 2026

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is set to implement significant changes to its bus routes and light rail frequency on February 2, 2026. Seven bus routes will be discontinued, including Routes 209, 225, and 305, with alternative options available for affected riders. Light rail lines will see increased frequencies during peak hours. These adjustments aim to enhance transit efficiency in response to rider feedback and performance evaluations.

Dallas, TX: DART Announces Service Changes Effective February 2, 2026

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has announced significant service changes set to take effect on February 2, 2026, impacting bus routes and light rail frequencies across the Dallas area.

Discontinuation of Bus Routes

Seven bus routes will be discontinued:

Route 209 McKinney/Cole
Route 225 Nursery
Route 254 Legacy
Route 255 Story
Route 305 Addison Express
Route 378 Red Bird Express
Route 383 Lake Ray Hubbard Express

Alternative routes are available for affected passengers. DART encourages riders to plan accordingly and utilize nearby bus services.

Adjustments to Light Rail Service

All light rail lines—Red, Blue, Green, and Orange—will operate every 20 minutes during weekday peak periods, an increase from the previous 15-minute intervals. Off-peak weekday and weekend frequencies will remain unchanged.

Changes to Other Bus Routes

Several bus routes will experience frequency adjustments:

Routes 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 38, and 57 will shift to 20-minute peak service.
Routes 28, 41, and 47 will transition to 20-minute peak and 30-minute off-peak service, with new route numbers: 128, 141, and 147, respectively.
Routes 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 108, 109, 114, and 122 will move to 20-minute peak and 30-minute off-peak service.
Express Route 306 will shift to a 20-minute frequency.

Background and Rationale

These service changes are part of DART’s ongoing efforts to optimize transit operations based on rider feedback and performance evaluations. The adjustments aim to focus resources on high-demand areas while maintaining strong connections to rail, GoLink, and key bus corridors, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the transit system.

For more detailed information and to plan your trips accordingly, please visit DART’s official website or contact DART Customer Service.

Key Features of the Service Changes

Feature	Description
Discontinued Bus Routes	Routes 209, 225, 254, 255, 305, 378, and 383 will be discontinued, with alternative routes available.
Light Rail Frequency	All lines will operate every 20 minutes during weekday peak periods; off-peak and weekend frequencies remain unchanged.
Bus Route Frequency Adjustments	Various routes will shift to 20-minute peak service; Routes 28, 41, and 47 will transition to 20-minute peak and 30-minute off-peak service with new route numbers: 128, 141, and 147, respectively.
Service Optimization	Adjustments aim to focus resources on high-demand areas while maintaining strong connections to rail, GoLink, and key bus corridors.