Why do I sometimes see empty LexTran buses?
LexTran’s system is designed to meet peak demand, just like other transportation systems including highways and roads. For example, the vehicle traffic on I-64 during rush hour is much heavier than it is at 2 a.m. Yet, the highway has to be built to accommodate the rush-hour requirement. It’s the same for LexTran. LexTran adjusts the number of buses on the road depending on capacity needed. This means that there are a lot more buses operating during weekday rush hours than in the evenings or on weekends. On Sundays, LexTran operates fewer buses during rush hour on a weekday. Sometimes buses are empty because they are coming from the garage to begin their work. Other times buses may be empty after passengers have exited at a primary destination such as downtown and the bus is just beginning the other leg of its trip.
