More than 200 new buses are already on the road, with more being added every week. Designed with input from customers and operators, the new buses include updated technology, improved safety features and customer amenities like passenger information displays, vinyl seats, sideview mirror cameras, larger bike racks, CCTV/security cameras, and an upgraded operator barrier shield. Powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), the new fleet will help reduce emissions and support DART’s sustainability goals. As the newer buses are added to the fleet, older buses are being decommissioned.

In addition to new buses, DART is upgrading bus stops with modern shelters designed to improve the passenger experience. The new bus shelters provide better protection from the weather, real-time arrival information, and solar-powered lighting for added safety and visibility. Other improvements include silver metal strap benches with backs that are easy to clean and more comfortable to sit on and trash cans with lockable lids.

DART is committed to installing over 350 new concrete amenity pads at bus stops across the network. These pads provide level boarding and deboarding surfaces near the front and rear doors of buses, improving safety and convenience for all riders. They also create a stable foundation for benches, shelters, and trash receptacles. By replacing uneven or unpaved areas with durable concrete, DART is ensuring safer, more accessible waiting spaces—especially for riders using wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers.

These upgrades are part of a broader effort to modernize bus stop infrastructure and maintain ADA compliance. Additional upgrades will continue throughout the DART system over the coming years.