End of Cerritos on Wheels; Dial-A-Ride continues
Summary
The council voted to shut down the COW bus by May 31, 2026, a month earlier than planned, saving roughly $200,000. Riders — especially students — will need to shift to Metro, Long Beach Transit, or other regional lines, while seniors keep dial-a-ride under a new MV Transportation contract.
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Last discussed Apr 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Ending COW a month early saves about $200,000 and keeps transit funded without touching the general fund.
Taxpayers and seniors, who keep dial-a-ride funded entirely by restricted transit dollars.
Students and other riders who relied on the COW bus will lose their local fixed-route option after May 31.
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Adjourned Special City Council Meeting - Apr 13, 2026
The council voted to shut down the COW bus by May 31, 2026, a month earlier than planned, saving roughly $200,000. Riders — especially students — will need to shift to Metro, Long Beach Transit, or other regional lines, while seniors keep dial-a-ride under a new MV Transportation contract.
City Council Meeting - Jan 12, 2026
The council voted to shut down the COW fixed-route bus and keep only Dial-A-Ride for seniors 55+ and people with disabilities, funded entirely by restricted transit dollars. Ridership on the COW had fallen from about 111,000 annual rides in 2018-19 to about 18,000.
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