SF Muni Restores Geary Service After Incident

SF Muni 38, 38R routes resume normal service after police activity at Geary and Taylor

SF Muni 38, 38R Routes Resume After Police Activity

San Francisco's 38 and 38R bus routes have returned to normal service after a temporary disruption Sunday caused by police activity at Geary and Taylor, transit officials said. The routes, which serve the busy Geary Boulevard corridor, were blocked at the intersection and rerouted via Sutter Street between Taylor and Jones. Service resumed regular patterns once the area was cleared, though officials didn't specify how long the disruption lasted.

Geary Corridor Sees Frequent Service Disruptions

The 38 and 38R routes are among San Francisco's busiest bus lines, carrying thousands of riders daily through the densely populated Geary corridor. Transit agencies routinely reroute buses around police activity, street closures, and other incidents to maintain service continuity, according to the transit agency. Officials didn't provide details about the nature of the police activity that prompted Sunday's detour. The Geary corridor has been a focus of transit planning efforts for years, with agencies working to improve reliability on routes that connect downtown San Francisco with the Richmond District and beyond.

Routes Detoured Via Sutter Street During Incident

During the disruption, both routes were temporarily rerouted via Sutter Street between Taylor and Jones to bypass the blocked intersection, transit officials said. The detour allowed buses to continue serving riders while avoiding the police activity area. Officials announced the service restoration through the agency's social media channels on February 23, 2026. Specific details about how many trips were affected or how many riders experienced delays weren't available by publication time.

Normal Service Restored Sunday Evening

The routes returned to their regular service patterns once police activity concluded and the intersection was cleared for traffic, officials said. Transit officials didn't provide a specific timeline for when the disruption began or how long the detour remained in effect. The agency typically coordinates with San Francisco Police Department during incidents that affect transit operations to minimize service impacts and restore normal routes as quickly as possible.

Riders Can Expect Regular Route Patterns

Passengers who regularly use the 38 and 38R routes along the Geary Boulevard corridor should no longer experience delays or detours related to Sunday's incident, according to the transit agency. Officials said service is operating on normal schedules. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on San Francisco Muni routes, including current service status and any future disruptions that may affect their commute.