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Reduced service on Route 12

Route 12: Upper Dorchester/Ashley Phosphate Road

Starts Oct. 6, 2026 6:10 pm EDT · Ends Oct. 6, 2026 8:15 pm EDT

The October 6 6:10 PM trip on Route 12 toward S Antler Dr / Otranto Rd has been canceled.

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Detour on Route 211

Route 211: Meeting/King – DASH

Starts Aug. 9, 2026 11:00 am EDT · Ends Aug. 12, 2035 5:00 pm EDT

Second Sunday on King Event Detour: Buses on Route 211 will be on detour due to an event. Detour in effect monthly on second…

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Last updated on Oct. 6, 2026 at 7:03 pm EDT

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