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Trips Reduced on Route 11

Route 11: Dorchester Rd / Airport

Starts Nov. 12, 2026 6:31 am EST · Ends Nov. 12, 2026 7:59 am EST

The following trips have been canceled: The November 12 6:29 AM trip on Route 11 toward Mary St / Meeting St The November 12…

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Detour on Route 30

Route 30: Savannah Highway

Starts Nov. 9, 2026 8:00 am EST · Ends Nov. 15, 2026 8:00 pm EST

Buses on Route 30 will be on detour due to an event. Detour in effect starting November 9 at 8:00 AM. Detour ends November…

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Detour on Route 40

Route 40: Mt. Pleasant

Starts Nov. 9, 2026 8:00 am EST · Ends Nov. 15, 2026 8:00 pm EST

Buses on Route 40 will be on detour due to an event. Detour in effect starting November 9 at 8:00 AM. Detour ends November…

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Last updated on Nov. 12, 2026 at 7:41 am EST

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