YUBA-SUTTER TRANSIT CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

Celebrating five decades of mobility, accessibility, and community connection.

Yuba-Sutter Transit is proud to celebrate 50 years of serving the Yuba-Sutter community with safe, reliable, accessible, and innovative public transportation. 

Founded in 1975 as the Hub Area Transit Authority (HATA), the agency began with a single program, “Our Car” – an affordable taxi service for seniors and people with disabilities. Today, Yuba-Sutter Transit connects thousands of residents each year to work, school, medical appointments, and beyond through six local fixed routes, Sacramento commuter services, three rural routes, and curb-to-curb Dial-A-Ride services.

Earlier last year, Yuba-Sutter Transit launched its new microtransit service, Mobility On-Demand (MOD). This convenient, on-demand shared service uses technology to connect riders to local fixed routes and transit hubs within each service zone. Yuba-Sutter Transit hopes to expand MOD service to more locations in the coming year to continue expanding mobility options and meeting the changing needs of the community. Along with expanding MOD, Yuba-Sutter Transit is planning for new service options to Lincoln/Roseville in the near future.

“Our mission has always been about more than just getting from point A to point B, it’s about creating opportunity, fostering connection, and advancing accessibility,” said Matthew Mauk, Executive Director at Yuba-Sutter Transit. “Together we will ensure Yuba-Sutter Transit continues to serve our community for many decades to come.”

As Yuba-Sutter Transit celebrates its anniversary, it remains committed to future growth and innovation while recognizing the dedication of its staff, whose continued efforts ensure the delivery of reliable transportation services throughout our community.

To our valued Yuba-Sutter Transit passengers: thank you for choosing Yuba-Sutter Transit. We are honored to serve you and look forward to continuing our transportation journey together!

Discover the Journey of Yuba-Sutter Transit

Exploring the key events in Yuba-Sutter Transit’s history offers valuable insight into how local transit has evolved to meet the changing needs of the community. From its humble beginnings in 1975 with a subsidized taxi service to the launch of the NextGen Transit Plan in 2024, each milestone reflects safe, reliable, accessible and innovative public transportation. Understanding this journey helps members of our community appreciate the progress made—and the vision guiding future improvements.

Take a moment to dive into the key system events timeline—discover how far we've come and where we're headed next!

Key system events for HUB Area Transit Authority from 1975-2025 with buses and wheelchair accessibility.

All Aboard Memory Lane!

Take a look at some memorable photographs from years past. If you have a meaningful memory or nostalgic photograph from your experiences with Yuba-Sutter Transit, we kindly invite you to share it by emailing Jessica@yubasuttertransit.com.

A Yuba-Sutter Transit bus parked on a street, surrounded by trees.
Flyer for Yuba-Sutter Transit celebrating 25 years (1975-2000) with contact info for a rider’s guide.
A Yuba-Sutter Transit bus with "Welcome Aboard" on the display, parked near trees on a sunny day.
A caregiver assists a person in a wheelchair onto a van labeled "Medi-Car" with a phone number.
Street scene with an archway, an American flag, a red trolley, parked vehicles, and buildings.
Five variously colored bus transfer and daily pass tickets on a white surface.
Two green buses on a road; one labeled "6 Edgewater" and the other "1 Westbound" with a bike on the front rack.
A group of people posed in front of a bus with typed text alongside.
Hub Area Transit Authority rural bus timetable including routes for Foothill Communities, Live Oak, Wheatland, and Sacramento.
A bus stopped on a road near a bus stop sign, with a person sitting on a wooden chair by the roadside.
A Yuba-Sutter Transit bus labeled "COMMUTER" is parked next to a bus stop on a tree-lined street.
Several vintage buses parked outside a building with "RY WARD" visible, under an American flag.
A pink newsletter page featuring sections on a coffee lottery, employee spotlight, a Ziggy cartoon, and updates on brochures and communication.
Ad for Hub Area Transit Authority with a phone number and illustration of a bus near a door.
Aerial view of a suburban and industrial area with roads and buildings, dated June 19, 1987, in a wooden frame.
A Yuba-Sutter Transit bus parked on a street, surrounded by trees.
Flyer for Yuba-Sutter Transit celebrating 25 years (1975-2000) with contact info for a rider’s guide.
A Yuba-Sutter Transit bus with "Welcome Aboard" on the display, parked near trees on a sunny day.
A caregiver assists a person in a wheelchair onto a van labeled "Medi-Car" with a phone number.
Street scene with an archway, an American flag, a red trolley, parked vehicles, and buildings.
Five variously colored bus transfer and daily pass tickets on a white surface.
Two green buses on a road; one labeled "6 Edgewater" and the other "1 Westbound" with a bike on the front rack.
A group of people posed in front of a bus with typed text alongside.
Hub Area Transit Authority rural bus timetable including routes for Foothill Communities, Live Oak, Wheatland, and Sacramento.
A bus stopped on a road near a bus stop sign, with a person sitting on a wooden chair by the roadside.
A Yuba-Sutter Transit bus labeled "COMMUTER" is parked next to a bus stop on a tree-lined street.
Several vintage buses parked outside a building with "RY WARD" visible, under an American flag.
A pink newsletter page featuring sections on a coffee lottery, employee spotlight, a Ziggy cartoon, and updates on brochures and communication.
Ad for Hub Area Transit Authority with a phone number and illustration of a bus near a door.
Aerial view of a suburban and industrial area with roads and buildings, dated June 19, 1987, in a wooden frame.