Public Transportation (FAX)
FAX Facts
As with many major American cities, Fresno has had a long and diverse history in the area of public transportation. Many different frameworks have been implemented with varying degrees of success. Both private and public organizations have contributed to the goal of providing safe, reliable, efficient, customer-friendly public transit as alternatives to driving alone.
If you are interested in leaning more about the history of public transportation in Fresno, we invite you to read: FRESNO CALIFORNIA: A HISTORY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 1889-2002 By Gerald L. Squier
Quick Facts
| FAX Facts FY 2010 |
| Fixed Route Ridership |
17,589,400 |
| Demand Response Ridership |
238,700 |
| Local Bus Mileage |
4,586,700 |
| Service Area |
104 sq. miles |
| Service Area Population |
494,700 |
| Operating Budget |
$37,043,300 |
| Local Bus Routes |
16 |
| Local Peak Hour Buses |
95 |
| Local Bus Fleet |
122 |
| Demand Response Vehicle Fleet |
56 |
| Alternatively Fueled Bus Fleet |
73 |
| Fixed-Route Employees |
344 |