Gadsden Trolley System is the primary provider of mass transportation in Gadsden, Alabama with four routes serving the region. It is a service of Gadsden Transit Services. As of 2019, the system provided 105,904 rides over 25,374 annual vehicle revenue hours with 5 buses and 8 paratransit vehicles.[2]
| Headquarters | 2000 W. Meighan Blvd |
|---|---|
| Locale | Gadsden, Alabama |
| Service area | Etowah County, Alabama |
| Service type | Bus service, paratransit |
| Routes | 4 |
| Hubs | 4th St Transfer Station |
| Fleet | 5 buses |
| Annual ridership | 63,912 (2022)[1] |
| Website | Gadsden Trolley System |
History
Public transit in Gadsden began with horsecars in 1887, with the Gadsden Land & Improvement Co. In 1899, streetcars began plying the streets, although these would be replaced by buses in 1933.[3] Beginning in January 2023, fares for seniors, those on Medicaid, and disabled veterans were lowered to $0.25.[4]
Service
Gadsden Trolley System operates four hourly bus routes on a pulse system with three routes departing the Fourth Street Transfer Station on the hour.[5] Regular fares are $1.00.[6]
Routes
- Trolley Route East (GSCC)
- Trolley Route East (GRMC)
- Trolley Route Central
- Trolley Route West
Fixed route ridership
The ridership statistics shown here are of fixed route services only and do not include demand response services.[7]