Low ridership leads Dutchess County Transit to cut stops in Dover, Wassaic

POUGHKEEPSIE — Starting in early 2025, public transit ridership in Dutchess County will see modifications to routes throughout the county.

Northern Dutchess riders will see changes to Route D service, which currently runs between Poughkeepsie and Dover. Its easternmost stop will now be in the village of Millbrook. Due to low ridership, Dover and Wassaic stops on Route D will be eliminated.

In addition to the route changes, Dutchess ridership will also see expanded service and greater exchanges of information with the public regarding improvements and updates coupled with web-based tracking and the creation of the new, enhanced SPOT app which replaced the DoubleMap app in October. Some of the features on SPOT include real-time updates and customization abilities.

According to county executive Sue Serino, the upcoming revisions are the result of public input and subsequent government response. “Over the past year, we have listened to our community’s concerns and input about bus service,” Serino said. “The team at Dutchess County Public Transit has worked tirelessly to fine-tune fixed-route changes, addressing the various concerns and ensuring efficiency in the bus system to keep it sustainable for the future.”

For more information, visit dutchessny.gov/publictransit or call (845) 473-8424.