Website: https://wegotransit.com/
WeGo Public Transit is the public transportation provider serving Nashville and the surrounding Middle Tennessee region. Operating fixed-route bus service, regional rail, paratransit, and a range of connecting services, WeGo functions as the primary transit network for the Nashville metropolitan area, including service to and from Nashville International Airport (BNA). The agency is governed by the Nashville MTA Board and the RTA Board, and it provides riders with trip planning, mobile ticketing, and a variety of fare and pass options designed to serve commuters, students, riders with disabilities, and the broader community across Tennessee.
Services
According to its website, WeGo Public Transit operates the following services:
- Fixed-route bus service throughout the Nashville area
- WeGo Star, a regional rail service
- WeGo Access, specialized van service for people with disabilities
- WeGo Ride
- WeGo Link
- Park & Ride facilities
- Bike & Ride
- School Routes
- Vanpool
- A Guaranteed Ride Home program
- Airport transportation to and from Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Riders can plan trips using the online trip planner and purchase fares through the QuickTicket mobile app.
About
WeGo Public Transit serves the Nashville metropolitan area and surrounding regions as the area’s public transit authority. The agency is overseen by two governing bodies, the Nashville MTA Board and the RTA Board, which set policy and direction for the local and regional transit systems respectively.
The agency runs several community-focused programs. The Journey Pass program expands access to transit by offering free transit access to eligible riders. WeGo also operates a Mechanic Apprenticeship Program that trains workers for careers in transit maintenance, and it presents the Ride the Rhythm Concert Series as a community engagement effort. The agency is actively hiring bus operators and offers paid CDL training to new operators.
Location & Contact
WeGo Public Transit operates in Nashville, Tennessee, and the surrounding Middle Tennessee region. Riders can access service information, route details, and trip planning through the website. The agency maintains a presence on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, and offers a newsletter subscription for updates. The QuickTicket mobile app allows riders to purchase and manage fares directly from their phones.
Additional Information
WeGo offers a range of fare products, described on its site as spanning “from a single ride to a 31-day pass,” giving riders flexibility based on how often they travel. The Journey Pass program adds a no-cost option for eligible riders, broadening access to the network. Through its combination of bus, rail, paratransit, vanpool, and connecting services, along with Park & Ride and Bike & Ride options, WeGo aims to provide comprehensive mobility across the Nashville region. Its apprenticeship program and ongoing operator hiring reflect a continued investment in the workforce that keeps the regional transit system running.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (wegotransit.com).