Miami-Dade Transit to make temporary service adjustments due to Omicron surge
Due to the continued spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant and an existing shortage in bus operators, the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) is making temporary adjustments to certain transit routes.
To streamline service and minimize transit service impacts to higher-demand routes, DTPW will temporarily suspend two routes that are serviced by other alternate route options, as well as certain trips with lower ridership, effective Thursday, January 20, 2022.
The following routes will be suspended until further notice. Alternative route options are available.
Suspended Route Alternative Routes
• 39 Express 31 Busway Local and 38 Busway MAX
• 103/C 113/M
Additionally, the following routes will have adjustments in service until further notice.
95 Golden Glades Express
• Downtown northbound trips departing at 4:27 p.m., 4:47 p.m., 4:49 p.m., and 5:02 p.m. are being suspended. All other trips remain the same.
836 Dolphin Express
• Eastbound trips departing at 6:20 a.m., 7:40 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 2:50 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:50 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. are being suspended. All other trips remain the same.
• Westbound trips departing at 6:53 a.m., 8:13 a.m., 9:33 a.m., 11:03 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:40 p.m. 4:20 p.m., 5:40 p.m., and 6:20 p.m. are being suspended. All other trips remain the same.
“Like employers across the county and nation, we are experiencing higher than usual employee absences due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. Our top priority is to protect the health and wellbeing of our employees and residents as we continue to offer all the tools we have to stop the spread and curb the recent surge," said Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "We are doing everything we can to minimize service interruptions while protecting our workforce and residents. We ask our residents for your patience and support as we deal with these unprecedented challenges."
DTPW is leveraging existing resources as best as possible given the current constraints, as it continues to monitor the situation closely and may implement additional adjustments if needed.
“As we continue to assess the current situation, we are taking a proactive approach to minimize service impacts to our riders. The situation remains fluid, and we’re monitoring staffing levels daily,” said Eulois Cleckley, Director and CEO of the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works.
DTPW continues to employ cleaning measures instituted during the pandemic, which include daily cleaning and disinfecting of Metrobus, Metrorail, and Metromover vehicles, bus terminals, and stations.
Transit riders can stay updated on any service changes by signing up for Rider Alerts here: www.miamidade.gov/alerts
Per federal mandate, face masks remain a requirement for any transit rider, both inside of a Miami-Dade Transit vehicle and at a Miami-Dade Transit facility (including at bus stops and on the platforms).
Miami-Dade County continues to offer expanded testing site hours, has added new testing locations across Miami-Dade, is requiring masking in County buildings, and is offering vaccinations to vulnerable older adults and homebound residents.
For additional information about transit and countywide services during this time, visit miamidade.gov/coronavirus or call 3-1-1.