Tiger Transit (Alabama) Explained

Tiger Transit
Headquarters:330 Lem Morrison Drive
Locale:Auburn, Alabama
Service Area:Auburn University
Service Type:Bus service, paratransit
Routes:22
Hubs:Auburn University Student Center
Fleet:58 buses
Website:Tiger Transit

Tiger Transit is a provider of mass transportation in Auburn, Alabama, with 22 routes serving Auburn University students and staff.

History

Public transit in Auburn began as early as 1895, when the Opelika & Auburn Electric Railway Co. began operating streetcars.[1] In 2020, the service introduced a live bus map, known as DoubleMap, however, this was replaced in early 2023 with SPOT, allowing for better bus spacing and an improved user experience.[2] In the fall of 2021, 58 new buses were put into operation, with expanded space for passengers, Wifi, and USB charging ports.[3]

Service

Tiger Transit operates 23 routes, with seven on-campus routes, fifteen off-campus routes, and a special shopping shuttle.[4] Routes only operate on weekdays while the university is in session from 7AM to 8PM. There are over 130 stops across Auburn served by diesel or hybrid 35 foot buses.[5] The service is free, but only available to students and staff, except on football, basketball or gymnastics gamedays, when fans attending the events are allowed to use the service.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Transit Systems in Alabama. November 11, 2024.
  2. News: Tiger Transit introduces new SPOT app and transit features. February 2, 2023. The Auburn Plainsman. Kayleigh Freeman. November 11, 2024.
  3. News: Auburn University launches new and improved fleet of Tiger Transit buses. Auburn Newsroom. Katie-Bay Hayford. August 23, 2021. November 11, 2024.
  4. Web site: Routes. November 11, 2024.
  5. News: The many faces of Tiger Transit. The Auburn Plainsman. May 7, 2024. Michaela Yielding. November 11, 2024.
  6. Web site: Gameday Service. November 11, 2024.