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Fort Smith Transit provides public transportation (fixed routes and demand response/paratransit service) within the city limits of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Fort Smith Transit (FST) is a department of the City of Fort Smith. FST provides public transportation to the general public within the city limits of Fort Smith. Fares are $1.25 per trip for fixed route and $2.50 for Paratransit/Demand Response service within the fixed route hours. Para/Demand service outside fixed route hours and on holidays is $3.00 per trip. Transfers are free and the downtown shuttle service is free.
Transit Commission Meeting – June 17, 2026
📅 Wednesday, June 17
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Transit Admin Facility
6821 Jenny Lind Rd., Fort Smith, AR 72908
The Transit Commission will meet on Wednesday, June 17, at 12:00 PM, and the public is invited to attend. Public transportation to and from the meeting is free!
Discussion Topics:
✅ Free Ride Day Request
✅ 30-Day Public Hearing Regarding the Comprehensive Fare List
Come meet our commission members and staff. We would be delighted to have you join us and learn more about the future of public transportation in Fort Smith.
📄 View the TAC Agenda Packet: https://www.fortsmithar.gov/government/meetings-agendas
📞 Questions? Call 479-783-6464
🔔 Stay informed! Subscribe to Fort Smith Transit email and text alerts at: https://cofs.info/40X6AKz
🚌🔧Now Hiring: Maintenance Person – Transit🔧🚌
Do you take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly? Fort Smith Transit is looking for a dedicated team member to help maintain our fleet and transit facilities.
As a Maintenance Person, you'll play an important role behind the scenes by helping keep our buses clean, fueled, inspected, and ready to serve the community every day.
What You'll Do:
✅ Clean and detail buses and transit vehicles
✅ Fuel buses and assist with vehicle change-outs
✅ Help maintain bus shelters and transit facilities
✅ Assist with special projects and fleet operations
✅ Work closely with maintenance and dispatch teams
Starting Pay: $18.07 per hour
Qualifications:
✔ High School Diploma or GED
✔ Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement (or ability to obtain within 9 months)
✔ Valid DOT Medical Certificate (or ability to obtain)
✔ Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Preferred:
⭐ Auto detailing experience
Benefits Include:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Uniforms Provided
📅 Applications accepted through June 30, 2026
If you're looking for a rewarding career that helps keep Fort Smith moving forward, we'd love to hear from you!
📞 For more information, contact Human Resources at 479-784-2221
Apply online today:
https://cityoffortsmitharemployees.munisselfservice.com
🚍 NOW HIRING: TRANSIT DRIVERS 🚍
Looking for more than just a job? Join the team that keeps Fort Smith moving forward!
Fort Smith Transit is seeking dedicated, customer-focused individuals to serve our community as Transit Drivers. Every day, our drivers help residents get to work, school, medical appointments, shopping destinations, and more.
✅ Full-Time Employment
✅ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
✅ Retirement Benefits
✅ Paid Vacation
✅ Uniforms Provided
✅ Meaningful Work Serving the Community
We're looking for individuals with:
✔ A positive attitude
✔ Strong customer service skills
✔ A clean driving record
✔ A Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement (or the ability to obtain one)
As a Fort Smith Transit Driver, you'll do more than drive a bus—you'll make a difference in people's lives every day.
📅 Applications close June 8, 2026.
📞 For more information, contact Human Resources at 479-784-2221
Apply today:
https://cityoffortsmitharemployees.munisselfservice.com//EmploymentOpportunities/ApplicationEntry.aspx?form=GEN&req=20260091&sreq=1&desc=TRANSIT%20DRIVER
Fort Smith Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
06/05/2026
🛒 Being Good Neighbors and Community Partners 🚌
Fort Smith Transit values our partnerships with the businesses and shopping centers that allow us to serve our community. We ask all passengers to help us be good neighbors by leaving shopping carts at the store or shopping center where they belong.
Recently, shopping carts have been left at bus stops and shelters throughout the city. While we understand carts can make carrying purchases easier, these carts are the property of the businesses that provide them for their customers.
Please remember:
✅ Return shopping carts to the designated cart return areas before boarding the bus.
✅ Leave carts on the property where they were obtained.
✅ Help keep our bus stops, shelters, and neighborhoods clean and accessible for everyone.
By working together, we can maintain positive relationships with our community partners and ensure Fort Smith Transit continues to provide safe, reliable service for all.
Thank you for helping us keep our community moving forward! 💙
🚍 Thank You, Fort Smith! 🚍
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Fort Smith Transportation Fair on last Saturday and contributed to the conversation about transportation and mobility in our community.
The discussions were meaningful, honest, and important. We appreciate every resident, partner, and organization who shared experiences, asked questions, and offered ideas for the future of transportation in Fort Smith.
These conversations help guide our work and reinforce the importance of community input as we continue Moving Fort Smith Forward.
We appreciate everyone who participated and continues to engage with us as we work to improve mobility, access, and opportunity across our city.
We encourage residents to stay involved in shaping the future of transportation in Fort Smith by signing up for project updates, attending upcoming public meetings and community events, and sharing feedback on transportation needs and priorities. Your voice plays an important role in helping us build a more connected and accessible community.
🚌 Fort Smith Transit – Upcoming Events for June 2026 🚌
📅 June 12 – FREE Ride Day
Ride with us for FREE all day! Whether you're new to Fort Smith or haven't ridden in a while, this is the perfect time to give transit a try.
📅 June 17 – Transit Advisory Commission Meeting
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Transit Administrative Facility
6821 Jenny Lind Rd., Fort Smith, AR 72908
📅 June 19 – Juneteenth Holiday
Fort Smith Transit will not operate service in observance of Juneteenth. Please plan your travel accordingly.
05/30/2026
🏆 Fort Smith Transit Receives Yvonne Keaton-Martin Trailblazer Legacy Award 🏆
The City of Fort Smith Transit is honored to announce that our organization has received the Yvonne Keaton-Martin Trailblazer Legacy Award.
This recognition reflects the ongoing work of Fort Smith Transit in serving our community through reliable transportation, meaningful outreach, and a commitment to connecting residents to opportunity. From supporting students and families to engaging with schools and community partners, transit continues to play a vital role in helping Fort Smith move forward.
A special recognition goes to Gregory Carthon, whose leadership, mentorship, and consistent presence in the community helped advance this vision. Through his work, he continues to strengthen the connection between transit and the people we serve—showing that public transportation is about access, opportunity, and community impact.
Fort Smith Transit is proud to be recognized for the work being done every day to support mobility, education, and quality of life across our city.
We remain committed to Moving Fort Smith Forward—one ride, one connection, and one community at a time.
05/29/2026
🌟 Community Spotlight: Future Leaders in Transit 🌟
Fort Smith Transit was proud to welcome Stevie Blankinchip, a member of the Diamonds of Arkansas Girl Scout troop, for a special visit to learn more about how public transportation works in our community.
During her visit, Stevie asked thoughtful questions about transit operations, safety, and how public transportation supports independence, mobility, and access to opportunity across Fort Smith. Her curiosity and engagement reflect exactly what community learning is all about.
Stevie is an impressive young leader in the making, and we are excited to officially welcome her as a Junior AmBUSsador for Fort Smith Transit. This milestone supports her work toward earning her Independence Badge while also helping her better understand how transit empowers people to move through their community.
We appreciate her visit and look forward to seeing how she continues to grow, learn, and serve.
Thank you for visiting Fort Smith Transit!
05/29/2026
🚍 Fort Smith, We Want to Hear From You! 🚍
The 2026 Fort Smith Transportation Fair is happening TOMORROW, and there’s still time to join the conversation about transportation and mobility in our community!
📍 In-Person Event: May 30, 2026
⛪ First Presbyterian Church – Fort Smith
Come meet with community partners, including Fort Smith Transit, Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Fort Smith Police Department, and more, as we discuss the future of transportation across our region.
Your voice matters! Share:
✅ Transportation challenges you experience
✅ Ideas for improving transit and mobility
✅ Questions and feedback for community leaders
You’ll also be able to:
🤝 Connect with local organizations
📚 Learn about transportation resources and services
🗣️ Help shape future transportation solutions for Fort Smith
🎨 Enjoy kid-friendly activities for families and children
Together, we can continue Moving Fort Smith Forward!
05/19/2026
🚨 HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE 🚨
Fort Smith Transit will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of the holiday.
🚌 No Fixed Route or Demand Response service will be available on this day.
We will resume normal service on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
📌 Please note: Transit Administration Offices will also be closed.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage all riders to plan ahead.
📞 Questions? Call us at (479) 783-6464.
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6821 Jenny Lind Road
Fort Smith, AR
72908
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 5pm |