Transit system still growing in second decade

North Central Montana Transit will be adding five new buses to its fleet in 2023 as well as testing a new expanded route to Helena as its ridership continues to increase, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

The service initially saw around 50 riders a week, but as the service gained popularity its ridership has exploded, increasing to around 350 a week now, offering daily rides across the Hi-Line as well as trips to Great Falls.

Opportunity Link Inc., the nonprofit anti-poverty organization based in Havre, identified increased transportation as a major need in the community, and spearheaded the ef...