SF Bay Transit Adapts Service to Keep Riders Moving
Line 28 buses skip stops between Lake Chabot Road and Somerset Avenue for one hour
Line 28 Skips Stops in SF Bay Area
Riders heading to San Leandro BART or Hayward BART stations face service disruptions on Line 28 today. Buses are skipping multiple stops in both directions between Lake Chabot Road and Somerset Avenue, transit officials said Thursday. The disruption's expected to last about an hour, though specific details about which stops are affected weren't immediately available.
Service Disruption Details
The Line 28 route connects communities in the San Francisco-San Jose metro area to major BART stations, serving as a critical link for commuters transferring between bus and rail service. Transit agencies typically implement stop-skipping during operational issues to maintain schedule adherence on key routes. Officials said alternative stops remain available for affected passengers, though they didn't specify which stops riders should use instead. The cause of the service disruption wasn't provided by the transit agency.
Impact on BART Connections
The stop-skipping affects passengers traveling in both directions along the Lake Chabot Road to Somerset Avenue corridor. Officials confirmed the disruption impacts connections to both San Leandro BART and Hayward BART stations, two key transfer points in the East Bay transit network. The transit agency didn't release information about how many riders typically use the affected stops or whether additional buses would be deployed to minimize delays. Passengers were advised that the situation is temporary, with normal service expected to resume within approximately one hour of the initial disruption.
Timeline and Resolution
The service disruption began Thursday, February 20, with officials estimating resolution within about an hour. Transit officials didn't provide a specific time when the disruption started or when normal operations would fully resume. The agency said it's working to restore regular service as quickly as possible, though details about what operational steps are being taken weren't available.
Rider Information and Updates
Passengers affected by the stop-skipping should plan for potential delays and consider using alternative stops along the Line 28 route. Officials said riders can expect normal service to resume shortly, though they didn't specify how the agency will notify passengers when regular operations restart. Moovit provides real-time updates for Bay Area transit routes, helping riders navigate service disruptions and find alternative connections to BART stations.
