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Anthony Alves molds the people around him to become the best they can be. He has a champion drive and wherever life takes him, he makes the best out of the situation. “Whatever problem comes our way, we fix it,” says Alves, while standing in his pristine maintenance facility. That’s how Anthony—National Express Transit’s (NEXT) […]

As the novelty of the new year wears off, new year’s resolutions begin to fall by the wayside. One promise that never goes out of style is to take better care of yourself. Self-care received a lot of buzz last year because, as it turns out, nourishing your body and soul produces a balanced life. […]

On December 5, 1955, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as the leader of the civil rights movement following the arrest of Rosa Parks. Mrs. Parks, jailed for refusing to relinquish her seat to a white man on a Montgomery city bus, became the icon of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Four days after Parks’ arrest, Dr. King addressed a crowd of nearly 5,000 at the […]

Two years ago, SolTrans made its first steps towards an all-electric bus fleet by purchasing two all-electric buses from BYD for the local routes. This year, two more all-electric buses for the local routes are on their way and we have started looking into updating our electric charging infrastructure, as well as looking into adding more battery-electric buses […]

Whether you’re heading into the city or out of town, we can help get you to your destination while avoiding delays caused by heavy freeway traffic. By traveling through our transit hubs, we can connect you with buses, carpools, vanpools, and other transportation services. In downtown Vallejo, the Vallejo Transit Center (VTC) is within walking distance from the […]

Christmas is just around the corner and many of us have calendars full of potlucks, white elephants, and company parties. Yet, traditions such as these don’t exist for everyone, and it may be easy to forget that amidst all the holiday fun. This year, consider giving the unexpected and donate your time to a charity […]

Big Bites in the Hometown is a series highlighting what Vallejo and Benicia are serving up. The weather outside is cold and wet but that doesn’t mean you have to be stuck inside. With SolTrans’ extended December service hours on local routes, you can spend more time at your favorite restaurants or enjoying a little retail therapy. […]

It’s that time again! Local radio is playing Christmas music and your family is in your business way more than usual. To keep your family happy (occupied) this season, I’ve put together a short list of fun family events. On December 4, the SolTrans Holiday Open House will take place at the Vallejo Transit Center […]

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, many of us are preparing for what occurs immediately after: Black Friday. Black Friday, as we’re well aware, is officially the beginning of the holiday shopping frenzy. To help you make it safely through the chaos, follow these Black Friday shopping tips. With that said, Cyber Monday, is the other big event […]

The rise of the smartphone has brought convenience to our fingertips. Rides, food, and instant gratification can all be delivered to our doorsteps via our favorite mobile apps. We’ve witnessed navigation apps replace physical maps and mobile payment apps replace wallets. Now, apps like Token Transit are replacing bus passes and streamlining commutes. The Token Transit mobile […]