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Due to the winter storm that is predicted to arrive later tonight and be in place through Wednesday morning and the potentially hazardous road conditions, the decision has been made to delay the start of all services on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. “The prediction of up to 0.3 inches of ice and freezing rain makes it appear like travel will potentially be very unsafe Wednesday morning....Read More about Delayed Start Notice for Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The nonprofit Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, recently released its 2025 Annual Impact Report. According to the report, demand and ridership across both their fixed route and demand response services increased in FY25. Results from its 2025 customer survey highlight the increasing importance that riders place on both access to COAST’s transit services and its affordability. 
 ...Read More about COAST FY25 Impact Report Highlights Increasing Importance & Demand for Affordable Transit in Region—Demand and ridership grow among non-senior populations and in Portsmouth

Due to the winter storm that is predicted to arrive later tonight and be in place through Monday evening and the potentially hazardous road conditions, the decision has been made to suspend all services on Monday, December 29, 2025. “The prediction of notable ice and freezing rain makes it appear like travel will potentially be very unsafe Monday. We feel this is the most sensible decision we could make based on the predicted conditions,” stated Rad Nichols, Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST) Executive Director.

October is Community Transportation Month in New Hampshire and we’re celebrating with a Fare Free Saturday aboard all COAST buses and vehicles on Saturday, October 25. 

This is the second Fare Free Saturday Cross Insurance has sponsored this year and we are grateful for their continued investment in ensuring that everyone has access to the opportunities they need to succeed.

Started by the New Hampshire Transit Association (NHTA), in collaboration with the State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation (SCC) Community Transportation Month is a way to help shine the light on the types of public and community transportation available to Granite Staters—and to celebrate the economic and social benefits that public transit generates.

In addition to the Fare Free Saturday on October 25, COAST is celebrating Community Transportation Month in a number of ways:

DOVER, NH: The Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, will be adjusting several aspects of its services beginning next month. The changes are being driven by a shifting funding landscape at the federal level that is resulting in lower overall reimbursement rates for the transportation services COAST provides across the Greater Seacoast.