They are numbered roughly according to the address on the Phoenix area's street grid on which they travel. There are currently 60 local bus routes that form Valley Metro's super-grid bus system. The most heavily used routes have peak service frequency of every 10 minutes and run as late as 1:00 am, while less used routes run every 30 minutes off-peak, with service ending at midnight. Bus frequency, hours, and days of operation vary by route. There are over 100 bus routes contracted by Valley Metro, including regular routes, limited-stop routes, and community circulators. All buses have wheelchair ramps or lifts, and except for paratransit vehicles, all buses have bike racks. Service currently operates throughout the broader Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Buses are operated by private companies contracted by Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix. In 2022, the system had a ridership of 24,836,000, or about 76,000 per weekday as of the second quarter of 2023. Valley Metro Bus is a transit bus system for public transport in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
Transport system in Maricopa County, Arizona Valley Metro Bus
