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Miami-Dade transit ending some coronavirus cutbacks ahead of businesses reopening

Some emergency cutbacks in Miami-Dade transit services are ending Monday as the county lifts closure orders on most businesses.

Scheduled wait times for Metrorail trains will drop from 15 minutes to 10 minutes, and from 7 minutes to 5 minutes for Metromover trains. Nearly three dozen bus routes also will be restored to the schedules in place before the coroanvirus emergency. The changes go into effect Monday, when Mayor Carlos Gimenez is lifting emergency closure orders on most businesses, including restaurant dining rooms.

Fares remain suspended, reduced hours remain for Metrorail and Metromover, and Miami-Dade won’t end the practice of replacing overnight bus routes with vouchers for Uber and Lyft. Passengers must wear masks while riding transit.

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Douglas Hanks
Miami Herald
Doug Hanks covers Miami-Dade government for the Herald. He’s worked at the paper for more than 20 years, covering real estate, tourism and the economy before joining the Metro desk in 2014. Support my work with a digital subscription
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