COLTS (County of Lackawanna Transit System)

11/02/2026

COLTS connects riders across Lackawanna County — here's where we go…

🛍️ Access to shopping destinations and downtown districts

🎓 Connections to schools, colleges, and educational destinations

🚌 Links to regional transit connections and transfer points

📍 Access to everyday destinations throughout Lackawanna County

One system, connecting communities across the county. Where's your stop?

11/02/2026

⏰🚌 FALL BACK & RIDE ON!

Daylight Saving Time ended early this morning, and we gained an extra hour of sleep! 😴🍂

As you prepare for your Monday morning commute, make sure your clocks are set back one hour so you're on time for your COLTS bus!

📱 Most smartphones update automatically, but don't forget to check those clocks that don't!

🍁 New time, same ride! We'll be ready to roll tomorrow morning!

💙🧡 Thank you for riding COLTS!

10/31/2026

🚌 🎉 GREAT NEWS, COLTS RIDERS!

We're back on track! 🙌

Beginning Monday, November 2, 2026, Route #54 – Dickson City via Main Avenue will officially RETURN TO ITS REGULAR ROUTE!

Please plan your travels accordingly as regular service resumes.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we navigated the detour. We're happy to be back on our regular route!

💙🧡 Thank you for riding COLTS!

10/31/2026

🎃👻 WITCH WAY ARE YOU GOING THIS HALLOWEEN? 🚌

No tricks here — riding COLTS is always a fa-BOO-lous way to get around! 👻

Whether you're heading out for some skele-fun or just creeping through your daily commute, we've got you covered!

🧙‍♀️ No broomstick? No problem!
🧛 No batmobile? We've got buses!
💀 No bones about it — we're here to keep Lackawanna County moving!

From all of us at COLTS, have a SPOOK-tacular Halloween! 🎃🚌

And remember, the scariest thing on the road shouldn't be your commute! 👀

🍬 Stay safe, watch for little ghosts and goblins, and have a BOO-tiful Halloween!

10/30/2026

We've Got the Halloween Spirit at COLTS! 🍬🎃👻

Things got a little spook-tacular around COLTS today! From our employees and their families to our passengers, we loved seeing everyone get into the Halloween spirit and show off their costumes! 🧙‍♀️🦸‍♂️💀

We're sharing some of the fun from today, but the real Halloween magic happens tomorrow! 🎃

👻 Now it's YOUR turn! We want to see your Halloween looks! Drop a photo of yourself, your family, or your little ghosts and goblins in the comments below!

Thanks to everyone who helped make today a little more festive. We love seeing our COLTS family and community come together for some holiday fun!

Happy Halloween from all of us at COLTS! Stay safe, have fun, and keep it fa-BOO-lous! 🎃🚌

10/30/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween Eve from COLTS! 🚌🍬

Halloween is almost here, and we're getting ready for a weekend full of costumes, candy, and spooky fun throughout Lackawanna County!

Whether you're heading to a Halloween celebration, picking up last-minute treats, or getting ready for trick-or-treating, COLTS wishes everyone a fun and safe Halloween weekend!

🧡 A few friendly reminders:

🎃 Be alert! Watch for children and families crossing streets, especially after dark.

👻 Stay visible! Add reflective accessories or carry a flashlight when trick-or-treating.

🍬 Use crosswalks! Look both ways and avoid distractions when crossing streets.

🚌 Watch for buses! Give buses plenty of room and never cross directly in front of or behind a stopped bus.

From all of us at COLTS, have a spook-tacular Halloween weekend! 🎃🚌

10/28/2026

🗳️ YOUR VOTE MATTERS — LET COLTS HELP YOU GET THERE! 🚌🇺🇸

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and COLTS is helping make transportation to the polls more accessible for Lackawanna County residents!

📍 VOTING AT SCRANTON HIGH SCHOOL?
COLTS Route #55 Shopper Special will provide service to Scranton High School, located at 63 Munchak Way, with a temporary route adjustment to accommodate voters.

🚌 Route #55 Election Day Schedule:
From the Lackawanna Transit Center to Scranton High School:
Every hour from 6:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Departures at 15 minutes past each hour.
Arrival at Scranton High School approximately 15 minutes later.

From Scranton High School to the Transit Center:
Every hour from 6:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Departures at 45 minutes past each hour.

Regular fares apply.

♿ NEED SHARED RIDE TRANSPORTATION?
Eligible Shared Ride passengers can schedule transportation to their polling location through our regular reservation process. Advance reservations are required. Please contact COLTS Shared Ride to arrange your trip.

📞 Questions? Call COLTS Shared Ride Department at 570-963-6795

🌐 Visit www.coltsbus.com for route information and updates.

Whether you're riding Fixed Route or Shared Ride, COLTS is proud to help connect our community to the polls.

Plan ahead. Ride COLTS. Make your voice heard! 🇺🇸

10/28/2026

🎄🚌 HELP US STUFF THE BUS FOR TOYS FOR TOTS! 🎁❤️

The holiday season is all about giving, and COLTS is once again teaming up with the Toys for Tots Foundation to help bring Christmas joy to children in our community!

We need YOUR help to make this year's Stuff the Bus event a success! 🎅🎄

🎁 THREE WAYS TO HELP!

🧸 1. DONATE TOYS!
Help us fill a COLTS bus with toys for local children this holiday season! Bring your donations to our Stuff the Bus event or to participating locations with a drop off box with a COLTS logo:

OFFICIAL EVENT DATE:
📅 Thursday, December 3, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Lackawanna Transit Center
30 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton

🏢 2. BECOME A TOY COLLECTION LOCATION!
We're looking for local businesses, organizations, schools, and community partners willing to host a Toys for Tots collection box leading up to our event!

It's a simple way to get your employees, customers, students, and neighbors involved in spreading holiday cheer. We'll work with participating locations to coordinate toy collection before December 3.

💚 Interested in hosting a collection box? Send us a message or email [email protected].

💰 3. CAN'T DONATE A TOY? YOU CAN STILL HELP!
We're also accepting monetary donations to support Toys for Tots!
📱 SCAN THE VENMO QR CODE ON OUR FLYER TO DONATE! Every contribution helps make the holidays a little brighter for a child in need.

❤️ AND PLEASE, SPREAD THE WORD!

Even if you can't donate or host a collection box, you can make a difference by sharing this post! Tag a local business, school, or organization that might want to get involved.

✨ Together, let's fill the bus, spread some joy, and make this holiday season special for children throughout our community!

🎄🚌 LET'S STUFF THAT BUS! 🎁

10/27/2026

COLTS Board of Directors Meeting Notice

Please, be advised that the COLTS Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. has been CANCELLED.

📅 Next Scheduled Meeting:
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
⏰ 4:30 p.m.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage members of the public to stay informed about COLTS meetings and activities by checking back or visiting www.coltsbus.com for more information.

10/27/2026

📣 Your Voice Matters! Help Shape the Future of Independent Living in Pennsylvania!

At COLTS, we recognize the importance of accessibility, independence, and ensuring that individuals with disabilities have a voice in decisions that impact their daily lives.

We're proud to help spread the word about an upcoming Community Forum hosted by MyCIL on behalf of the Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council (PA SILC).

This is an opportunity for individuals with disabilities throughout our region to share their experiences, identify challenges, and help shape future priorities for independent living services across Pennsylvania.

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 MyCIL – 1142 Sanderson Avenue, Scranton
💻 Virtual participation is also available!

Accessible transportation is an important part of independent living, and we encourage members of our community to participate and make their voices heard.

🔗 Learn more, including how to participate virtually or submit written comments: https://go.mycil.org/MyCILForum

An inclusive community starts with listening to the people who live in it. 💙

Your voice can help shape the future of Independent Living in Pennsylvania! 📣

The Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council (PA SILC) is developing the next Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) and wants to hear directly from Pennsylvanians with disabilities about the experiences, priorities, and needs that matter most.

Join us at MyCIL on Thursday, October 29, for a Community Forum and help make sure the voices of people with disabilities in our region are part of the conversation.

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 MyCIL, 1142 Sanderson Ave., Scranton
💻 Virtual participation is also available. See link below.

Your participation is your right. Your story helps guide change. Speak up. Be heard.

See the flyer for details, including how to submit written comments and request accommodations.

https://go.mycil.org/MyCILForum