City leaders approved a six-month nighttime transit pilot that extends bus frequency until 1:30 a.m. on high-traffic routes. Officials said the effort supports hospital staff, hospitality workers, and residents returning from late events.

Transportation planners said they expect the pilot to reduce ride-hailing surge costs and improve safety outcomes near entertainment districts. Real-time route dashboards and rider feedback tools are expected to launch alongside the service changes.

The transit authority will publish monthly updates on ridership, on-time performance, and neighborhood-level usage to determine whether the program becomes permanent.