SERVICE ADVISORY: President Trump is expected to visit Syracuse tomorrow, Friday, October 9. Temporary street closures, traffic restrictions, and detours are expected in the area and may affect Centro bus service. If you’re riding with us tomorrow plan ahead and pay attention to service updates throughout the day. We’ll share updates as additional information becomes available.
Public Hearing
Centro will conduct a public hearing on October 28, 2026 in Cortland County to receive public comments on experimental changes that have been made to bus service within the county, as well as the discontinuation of the Cortland monthly pass, effective January 1, 2027.Learn more about the hearingHave questions or need help planning your trip to the hearing? Contact Centro’s Call Center at (315) 442-3400.
Changes to Centro’s 41411 Live Text Tracking System
Centro’s 41411 text service is being phased out due to nationwide cell carrier restrictions. Read more:Track By Text Page Service Notice (PDF)
Questions may be directed to Centro's Call Center at (315) 442-3400.
Indigenous Peoples' Day/ Columbus Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day/ Columbus Day is on October 12, 2026. Read more about our holiday service schedule on our Holiday Service Page
Syracuse City School District Routes
Centro and SCSD are committed to working together to make transportation reliable, safe, and easy for students and families. Learn how SCSD Student Passes work and how to use them on our SCSD page
Coming Soon: Fare Collection System Upgrade at Centro of Cortland
New fareboxes will be installed on Centro’s Cortland buses this August.On August 3 and 6 step aboard Centro’s Community Bus outside the Cortland County Office Building between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. for hands-on farebox training. Learn more:
Cortland Fares & Passes Page Cortland Farebox Update Notice (PDF)
HOW TO RIDE
Centro's real-time bus tracking tools use GPS technology to pinpoint the exact location of your bus and when it will arrive at your stop.
Learn MoreALERTS
Centro's Service Alerts notify customers of detours or service delays due to inclement weather, traffic, special events, or other uncontrollable circumstances as they happen.
Learn MoreSPECIAL PROJECTS
Centro’s system retooling will begin with a series of public outreach sessions centered on the Better Bus project and the Syracuse bus system entitled Exploring Tomorrow’s Transit (ETT)
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