Due to significant funding reductions, YWCA Madison has made the difficult decision to reduce YW Transit services beginning January 1, 2026. YW Transit will continue to provide 24-hour transportation services Monday through Friday. However, weekend service will be reduced, pausing morning and evening routes and leaving one afternoon route on Saturdays and Sundays.

YW Transit remains committed to ensuring access to safe and reliable transportation, especially for individuals facing barriers related to income, disability, age, location, or work schedules. These decisions were not made lightly. YWCA Madison recognizes the hardship this reduction may create for riders who rely on weekend transportation and remains committed to pursuing alternative funding opportunities and partnerships to restore services when possible. We will continue to navigate these challenges guided by our values of community, humanity, growth, and restoration.

Each year, YW Transit provides over 16,000 rides across Dane County, supporting low-income individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, and partner organizations with transportation to jobs, job training, medical appointments, grocery stores, and other essential destinations. Serving areas and hours where public transit is unavailable, YW Transit also partners with organizations such as Catholic Charities, The Beacon, the Salvation Army, and Porchlight to ensure consistent access to services for Madison’s unhoused community.