Greener, new shuttle buses have arrived at the Presidio, which park officials say will make rides more comfortable for passengers and help the environment.
The Presidio Trust is replacing its old fleet of five gas-fueled Presidio GO shuttle buses with new battery-electric shuttle buses, with two already in service. Three more buses are set for service by the end of May.
New features of the buses include a low-floor design to make boarding easier for passengers, including those with strollers or disabilities. Park officials added that passengers will notice that buses are quieter during the ride to and from The Presidio. The national park’s fleet of shuttle buses is now more than 50 percent electric and is easier to maintain, according to The Presidio Trust.
The Presidio GO Shuttle program has been offering free rides for residents, visitors, and employees since 2003. The Downtown Route offers pickups and drop-offs in the Financial District, with stops along the way, and eventually ends at the Presidio Transit Center, near the Tunnel Tops Park and visitor center. The park also offers a South Hills Route that operates within the Presidio, allowing passengers to explore its popular destinations.
“Presidio GO offers a free and convenient alternative to driving,” Presidio Trust Chief Park Officer Travis Beck said in a statement. “By reducing traffic and making it easy to get around the park, we’re creating a more enjoyable experience for everyone.”
Officials reported a 12 percent increase in ridership last year, with more than 300,000 trips taken.
The buses are part of the Presidio Forward program, which includes near- and long-term improvements for the national park. The improvements include repaving around the Main Post, improving bus stops, and installing on-street bike lanes on Lincoln Boulevard from Bowley Street at Baker Beach to the 25th Avenue Gate.
Other projects include upgrading the park’s utilities, including its power grid and water utilities.
In 2024, the Presidio Trust and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency opened a terminus with public restrooms for the 30-Stockton, at Crissy Field/Tunnel Tops.
Presidio Go operates daily, including holidays. Routes and schedule information can be found here.
