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The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) offers free trolley rides on its downtown and cultural loop routes.
EMTA will receive new, quieter compressed natural gas (CNG) powered trolleys in 2026 to replace its current diesel fleet.
The trolleys operate year-round, including during Erie's winters, and serve notable locations like museums and theaters.
Coming in 2026, the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) is set to receive four new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trollies. EMTA officials say that each trolley bus will cost just shy of $800,000 and are paid for with state and local funds.
While Erie residents wait for the new trollies to hit the streets, there are still four trollies to ride in town that have been operating since 2006 with more than