About The M Transit

At The M, we believe public transportation is more than just a way to get from point A to point B — it’s a vital connection that supports jobs, education, healthcare, and community life across Montgomery. As the city’s official transit system, we’re proud to serve thousands of riders each year with safe, reliable, and affordable transportation.

Our Mission

To provide efficient, accessible, and customer-focused transit services that strengthen the quality of life and economic vitality of Montgomery.

Who We Serve

Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to school, visiting family, or exploring the city, The M Transit is here to help you get there. We serve a diverse community with routes throughout Montgomery, including residential neighborhoods, business districts, hospitals, and government centers.

What We Offer

• Fixed-route buses covering key areas of the city

• Paratransit services for seniors and riders with disabilities

• Intermodal connections to regional and long-distance transportation

• Micro Transit services a flexible app based ride service

• Affordable fares with options for daily, weekly, and monthly passes

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• Operating clean, safe, and dependable buses

• Providing friendly and respectful customer service

• Innovating with new technologies to improve rider experience

• Partnering with local agencies and businesses to support Montgomery’s growth

Our History

Montgomery has a proud legacy of public transportation, playing a pivotal role in the civil rights movement. The M Transit carries that legacy forward, honoring the past while building a more connected and inclusive future for all residents.

In 1886 the Capital City Railway Company began service in downtown Montgomery with America’s first city wide Electric Trolley system. Soon to be known as the “Lightning Route,” the system enjoyed and still does presently enjoy a great success. In 1936, after nearly fifty years of service, The Lightning Route was replaced by buses. The Lightning Route went back into operations by a private company in the 1980’s and is fully operational today by the City of Montgomery.

The City of Montgomery purchased the Montgomery Area Transit System in 1974 and contracted the American Transit Corporation to operate the  system.   In February, 1998, the City of Montgomery replaced its system of 17 fixed routes with Demand and Response Transit (DART), a call-in reservation service. Demand and Response Transit was formed in an effort to provide more effective service.

In January, 2000, it was determined that the Demand and Response Transit system was not serving the citizens of Montgomery in an effective and efficient manner. On February 2, 2000, the Montgomery City Council voted to establish, on a trail basis, three (3) new fixed routes to begin on March 6, 2000.  The trial run of the fixed route service proved to be both more effective and efficient in serving the transportation needs of the citizens of Montgomery. The new fixed route system was such a success, that the City of Montgomery approved six additional fixed routes. The Montgomery Area Transit System is still today owned by the City of Montgomery and operated by Transdev U.S. through contract.