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Service Update – Thursday, February 5 & Friday, February 6, 2026
WSTA will continue Fixed Route service on Thursday, February 5 and Friday, February 6, 2026, with detours remaining in place due to ongoing road conditions.
Riders are strongly encouraged to check www.ridewsta.com and www.wstransit.com for the most up-to-date detour information before traveling.
TransAID service will operate on both days. If a vehicle is unable to safely reach a client due to road conditions, the client will be contacted directly.
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Service Details
Thursday, February 5
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Service Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
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Last Outbound Trips: 7:00 p.m.
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Service End Time: 8:00 p.m.
Friday, February 6
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Service Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
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Service End Time: Normal close of service
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We appreciate the community’s patience as service continues to stabilize. Our teams remain focused on restoring full service as quickly and safely as possible.
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To see all detours click HERE
Previous information under this line
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Route 108 is currently not in service. We will provide updates as the conditions change. Please stay safe and warm.
Service Update – Thursday, February 5, 2026
WSTA will continue regular Fixed Route service on Thursday, February 5, 2026, with service beginning at 7:00 a.m. While routes are returning to normal operation, many detours remain in place due to ongoing road conditions.
Riders are strongly encouraged to check www.ridewsta.com and www.wstransit.com for the most up-to-date detour information before traveling.
TransAID service will also resume. Please note that if a vehicle is unable to safely reach a client due to road conditions, the client will be contacted directly.
Service Details
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Service Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
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Service End Time: Normal close of service
We appreciate the community’s patience as service continues to stabilize. Our teams remain focused on restoring full service as quickly and safely as possible.
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Service Update – Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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WSTA will begin restoring regular Fixed Route service on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. While routes are returning to normal operation, many detours remain in place due to ongoing road conditions.
Riders are strongly encouraged to check www.ridewsta.com and www.wstransit.com for the most up-to-date detour information before traveling.
TransAID service will also resume. Please note that if a vehicle is unable to safely reach a client due to road conditions, the client will be contacted directly.
Service Details
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Service Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
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Service End Time: Normal close of service
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Fare: Normal fares resume
We appreciate the community’s patience as service continues to stabilize. Our teams remain focused on restoring full service as quickly and safely as possible.
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Service Update – Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Due to ongoing winter weather conditions, WSTA will operate on Snow Routes only beginning at 9:00 a.m. through normal close time on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Service Details
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Fixed Route: Snow Routes only
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TransAID: Critical care trips only
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Fare: FREE all day
Please be advised that detours are required on several Snow Routes due to road conditions. If an area is not safely passable, service will not be able to operate in that location.
Routes may be adjusted throughout the day as conditions change. Riders are strongly encouraged to check www.wstransit.com, www.ridewsta.com, and WSTA’s official social media channels for the most up-to-date service information.
Our teams are working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. Please stay safe and warm.
Service Update – Monday, February 2, 2026
Due to unsafe road conditions, all WSTA services are canceled for Monday, February 2, 2026. This includes Fixed Route service, TransAID, and Transit Center operations.
WSTA teams are actively monitoring conditions and preparing to restore service as soon as it can be done safely.
Decisions regarding upcoming service days will be made and shared.
Riders are encouraged to check www.wstransit.com, www.ridewsta.com, and WSTA’s official social media channels for the most up-to-date service information and announcements.
Our priority remains getting service back on the street as quickly and safely as possible while protecting riders and employees.
​Service Update – Sunday, February 1, 2026
Due to ongoing weather conditions, all WSTA services will remain closed on Sunday, February 1, 2026. This includes Fixed Route service, TransAID, and Transit Center operations.
We are closely monitoring conditions and look forward to warmer temperatures next week that will help us safely return to normal service as quickly as possible. Futher updates will be shared as soon as they are available.
Please stay safe and warm.
Service Update – Saturday, January 31, 2026
Due to increased snowfall and worsening road conditions, all WSTA services are canceled for Saturday, January 31, 2026. This includes Fixed Route service, TransAID, and Transit Center operations.
Service updates for future dates will be shared as soon as conditions can be safely evaluated. Riders are encouraged to monitor WSTA’s official communication channels for the latest information.
Please stay safe and warm.
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Service Update – Saturday, January 31, 2026
****As conditions may worsen throughout the day, an early end to service is anticipated. Service plans for Sunday are still being assessed.***
Due to continued weather conditions, WSTA Fixed Route service will operate on Snow Routes on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
TransAID service will be limited to critical care trips only.
Service hours will operate from 8:00 a.m. through normal close time.
All routes are running every 30 to 45 minutes depending on roads traveled and conditions. Any bus stop along the routes will be serviced. See all snow routes at www.wstransit.com/weather
Riders are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and continue to monitor official WSTA communication channels for updates.
Please stay safe and warm
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Service Update – Friday, January 30, 2026
Due to continued weather conditions, WSTA Fixed Route service will operate on Snow Routes on Friday, January 30, 2026.
TransAID service will be limited to critical care trips only.
Service hours will operate from 8:00 a.m. through normal close time.
All routes are running every 30 to 45 minutes depending on roads traveled
and conditions. Any bus stop along the routes will be serviced. See all
snow routes at www.wstransit.com/weather
Riders are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and continue to
monitor official WSTA communication channels for updates.
Please stay safe and warm
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Service Update – Thursday, January 29, 2026
Due to continued weather conditions, WSTA Fixed Route service will operate on Snow Routes on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
TransAID service will be limited to critical care trips only.
Service hours will operate from 8:00 a.m. through normal close time.
All routes are running every 30 to 45 minutes depending on roads traveled and conditions. Any bus stop along the routes will be serviced. See all snow routes at www.wstransit.com/weather
Riders are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and continue to monitor official WSTA communication channels for updates.
Please stay safe and warm.
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Service Update – Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Due to continued weather conditions, WSTA Fixed Route service will operate on Snow Routes on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
TransAID service will be limited to critical care trips only.
Service hours will operate from 8:00 a.m. through normal close time.
All services will be fare free.
Riders are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and continue to monitor official WSTA communication channels for updates.
Please stay safe and warm.
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Weather Information
Cold Weather
During winter weather events, the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) monitors forecasts and roadway conditions and coordinates closely with the City of Winston-Salem, including City DOT, and emergency management partners to support safe and effective transit operations.
As conditions develop, WSTA may be required to switch to SNOW ROUTES. These routes are developed to keep service running to as many areas of town as possible, safely. In the event SNOW ROUTES are initiated all TransAID clients with trips booked may be contacted if adjustments are required.
Below you can find information on where buses will run if SNOW ROUTES are activated. Please be advised notifications will go out on www.wstransit.com, www.Ridewsta.com, facebook, and instagram. You can sign up for text alerts by clicking here
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Snow Route Status & Detours
02/03/2026
Snow Route 1 – Operating
Snow Route 2 – Operating
Snow Route 3 – Operating
Snow Route 4 – Operating
Snow Route 5 – Operating
Snow Route 6 – Operating
Snow Route 7 – Operating
Snow Route 8 – Operating
Snow Route 9 – Operating with Detours
• Bypass Argonne and Peachtree
We will only Stop at marked stops along each route
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Route 1 provides service for routes:
88, 90, 97
Streets we will travel: Trade St, Cherry St, Coliseum Dr, Reynolda Rd, Shattalon Dr, Sturmer Park, University Pkwy, Bethabara Park Blvd, 6th St
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Route 2 provides service for routes:
89 & 91
Streets we will travel: Trade St, 5th St, Cherry St, University Pkwy, North Point Blvd, Indiana Ave, Home Rd, Shattalon Dr, Sturmer Park, 6th St, Liberty St
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Route 3 provides service for routes:
87, 91, 92, 98, & 106
Streets we will travel: Trade St, 5th St, Main St, MLK Jr. Dr, Patterson Ave, Germanton Rd, Hanes Mill Rd, University Pkwy, Patterson Ave, Liberty St
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Route 4 provides service for routes:
83 & 101
Streets we will travel: Liberty St, 4th St, Main St, 5th St, Broad St, 1st St, 2nd St, Stafford Village Blvd, Stafford Place Blvd, Peters Creek Pkwy, Trade St
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Route 5 provides service for routes:
86, 104, & 108
Streets we will travel: Liberty St, 4th St, Main St, MLK Jr Dr, Thomasville Rd, Clemmonsville Rd, Old Lexington Rd, 5th St, Trade St
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Route 6 provides service for routes:
93, 94, 96, & 98
Streets we will travel: Trade St, 5th St, MLK Jr. Dr, New Walkertown Rd, Cameron Ave, 5th St, Old Greensboro Rd, Waterworks Rd, Carver School Rd, Old Walkertown Rd, Liberty St, Patterson Ave, MLK Jr Dr
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Route 7 provides service for routes:
80, 84, 85, 103, & 107
Streets we will travel: Liberty St, 4th St, Main St, 5th St, Broad St, Academy St, Hawthorne Rd, Queen St, Cloverdale Ave, Miller St, Stratford Rd, Silas Creek Pkwy, Hanes Mall Blvd, Hawthorne Rd
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Route 8 provides service for routes:
81, 82, & 95
Streets we will travel: Trade St, 5th St, Broad St, 1st St, 2nd St, Silas Creek Pkwy, Hanes Mall Blvd, Kester Mill Road, Jonestown Rd, Country Club Rd, Old Vineyard Rd, Peters Creek Pkwy, Main St, Liberty St
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Route 9 provides service for route:
105
Streets we will travel: Trade St, 5th St, MLK Jr. Dr, Argonne Blvd, Peachtree St, Reynolds Park Rd, Waughtown St, High Point Rd, Kernersville Rd, Liberty St
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If WSTA initiates Snow Routes, customers are encouraged to review the posted end-of-service times included in the notice. Riders should plan accordingly, as service will conclude at the published times and no transportation will be provided from the Transit Center after the final run has departed.
A snow event does not automatically result in fare-free service. Fare-free transportation is only implemented when specific extreme weather thresholds are met and officially authorized. Customers should monitor all official WSTA notification channels for confirmed fare-free announcements and service details.
Extreme Heat
Extreme Heat Fare-Free Service
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When Fare-Free Service May Be Activated
Fare-free service may be implemented during extreme heat conditions to support rider safety and access.
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Temperature Threshold: Any portion of a service day when the air temperature reaches 95°F or higher and the heat index reaches 100°F or higher
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Weather Source: Conditions are based on forecasts for Winston-Salem published by the National Weather Service (NWS)
Fare-Free Hours Will Be Posted
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Fare: $0.00 during approved fare-free hours
Authorization Process
Fare-free service is activated only after formal authorization from the Winston-Salem Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
The approved fare-free period will apply only during the designated hours associated with the qualifying weather alert.
Notification Process
When fare-free service is authorized, WSDOT and WSTA, in coordination with the City of Winston-Salem Marketing and Communications Department, will notify:
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Community agencies
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Transit riders
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Media partners
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The general public
Updates will be shared through all official WSTA communication channels, including:
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Social media
Scope of Fare-Free Service
Fare-free service applies to both Fixed Route and Trans-AID services during approved hours.
All standard service boundaries and ADA eligibility and service criteria remain in effect.
Rider Conduct and Expectations
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Fixed-route riders are expected to exit the bus at the Clark Campbell Transportation Center or at another stop as directed by the operator.
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All provisions of the WSTA Rider’s Guide and WSTA Code of Conduct remain fully enforceable during fare-free or reduced-fare periods.
Riders are expected to comply with all conduct requirements. WSTA reserves the right to enforce existing policies to ensure the safety, comfort, and reliability of transit services.
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