ORBT

Bus rapid transit (BRT) provides a premium level of transportation service with articulated buses (that’s the accordion in the middle) in higher-density city corridors, often offering many of the same features as rail transit but with greater flexibility and comparatively lower costs. BRT systems have fewer stops, faster service and enhanced reliability compared to local bus service.

ORBT prices reflect Metro bus fares at $1.25 with 25-cent transfers that must be paid for with Umo.

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Masks are recommended when riding Metro buses and MOBY paratransit and to access Metro facilities, including transit centers, ORBT Stations, bus shelters, and Metro’s office.

Masks are no longer required on public transportation after a court ruling on April 18, 2022. 

ORBT’s raised station platforms enable easier, more accessible boarding for wheelchairs, strollers and bicycles. ORBT buses have securements for two wheelchairs and a bridge plate at the middle door for level boarding.

Accessibility on Metro

Sure can! Just wheel it into a bike rack on board. See our Bike & Ride guide for more rules and details. 

The Westroads Park & Ride is conveniently located at ORBT’s western endpoint, providing commuters with free, dedicated parking spots to connect with ORBT at the Westroads Transit Center.

By replacing Route 2 with ORBT, we are able to provide more frequent service — we’re aiming for buses to arrive every 10 minutes during the weekday. We’re also taking steps to provide more access to riders amidst this change, including extending Route 4 from Westroads to the Regency Shopping Center and adding ORBT Stops at 77th & Dodge to provide a connection to the Keystone Trail.

When implementing major service changes, Metro evaluates impacts to communities through the lens of the Federal Transit Administration’s Title VI regulation. With this replacement, 99% of our riders will have their stop change by 4 blocks or less, and 94% by 3 blocks for less. Read our press release about the Route 2 transition for more details. 

Throughout the outreach and planning process for ORBT, many people expressed interest in future ORBT connections to North and South Omaha, as well as eastern or western extensions to our first line. While we look forward to seeing the ORBT network expand, new funding would be needed for additional lines. As these expansion options are evaluated in the future, public involvement will play a key role in identifying the best path forward.

ORBT buses only stop at designated ORBT stations or stops. In general, Metro operators do not pick up or drop off in construction zones for the safety of our riders. If an ORBT station is closed, riders will be directed to an alternate stop by digital and audio displays at stations and can be found on MyRide OMA. As always, you can ask your driver or call Customer Service!

You can access Metro’s free Wi-Fi by finding your ORBT bus or ORBT station in your device’s Wi-Fi settings.

• On ORBT buses, look for “Metro_Bus#” (ex. “Metro_1901”)
• At ORBT stations, look for “ORBT Guest”

Accept the terms of service to connect!

At the Westroads and 10^th & Douglas ORBT Stations, riders will be asked to exit the bus so automatic passenger counters at the doors can capture accurate ridership tallies. If you wish to continue your trip, you can get right back on!

All bikes left at ORBT Stations for more than 72 hours will be removed and stored for 30 days at Metro’s administrative office located at 2222 Cuming Street. To claim a bike that has been removed, please call Customer Service at 402-341-0800. Metro is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.

Metro will occasionally use a regular bus in place of an ORBT bus as they go through maintenance and cleaning. It is our goal to minimize this as much as possible. These buses will operate as an ORBT bus, and all ORBT rules apply, including the current promotional free fare period.