News Archive

Archived News & Notices

Dec 09, 2021

AVTA Announces Appointment of Martin Tompkins as the new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

On November 23, 2021, the Antelope Valley Transit Authority’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Martin Tompkins

Sep 29, 2021

AVTA Passes a New Electric Milestone, Six Million Miles of Zero-Emission Bus Operations

Antelope Valley Transit Authority’s electric buses rolled through another significant milestone at the end of August,

Sep 22, 2021

Macy Neshati, and AVTA, honored with AIRE award

The Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District’s Governing Board honored the 75th Street Quarry and Macy

Sep 16, 2021

AVTA Resumes Regular Local and Commuter Service Schedules

On September 20, 2021, Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA), will resume full local and commuter service

Sep 16, 2021

AVTA Resumes Full Local and Commuter Service Schedules

On 09.20.2021 AVTA will resume full local and commuter service. Both schedules have undergone some changes.

Sep 01, 2021

Emerging Transit Tech Electrifying Your Bus Fleet

Antelope Valley Transit Authority in California has led the industry in converting their fleet to battery-electric

Aug 24, 2021

AVTA christens newest bus, a battery-electric commuter coach

AVTA Chairman of the Board Marvin Crist, Vice Chair Dianne Knippel, and fellow AVTA Board Members,

Aug 02, 2021

School Tripper Routes Resume August 9, 2021

AVTA Routes 94, 97, and 98, serving high schools in the Antelope Valley, will resume regular

Jun 23, 2021

Ride the Summer Beach Bus

Are you looking for the Beach Bus? Information on the 2021 Summer Beach Bus provided by the County

Jun 08, 2021

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Participation Goal for 2021-2024

AVTA receives federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and, as a condition of

Rider Alerts

The route 785 is unable to service the stop on Hope & 1st due to road construction. Please utilize an alternate stop during this time.
Mar 16, 2026 12:00 AM – Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM
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Effective 05/04/2026: The Route 3 East is unable to service the stop on Ave S & 40th St East due to road construction.
May 4, 2026 12:00 AM – Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM
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