
Sun Tran’s 50th Anniversary
Past, Present & Future

As we celebrate 50 incredible years of serving Tucson, we want to thank you—our riders, employees, and community partners—for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve been with us since our first ride or just hopped on recently, you’re the reason we’ve been able to keep Tucson moving. Here’s to the memories we’ve made together and the road ahead!
Tucson Transit & Sun Tran Journey 🚍
This year, we’re celebrating 50 years of Sun Tran and over 140 years of public transportation in Tucson! From horse-drawn streetcars in the 1880s to our modern electric fleet, Tucson’s transit story is one of innovation, progress, and community. Click the button below to view the entire timeline!
Sun Tran Stories 📝
Behind every milestone is a story, and we’re bringing them to life! Discover people, innovations, and memories that have kept us moving for over a century.
Snapshots Through Time 📸
Take a stroll through Tucson’s transit history with our photo gallery! From vintage buses to snapshots of riders, and special events, these pictures tell the story of how we’ve grown alongside the Tucson community.
1879: Herdic Line
1900 – 1925: Horse & Electric Streetcars
1930 – 1960s: Early Buses
1960s – 1970s: Sun Tran’s Beginning
1980s – 2000: Expanding Service & Modernization
2001 – Present: Transit Today
Groove Back to 1975 🎧
What better way to celebrate Sun Tran’s beginnings than with the sounds of the era? Our specially curated Spotify playlist takes you on a musical journey to 1975, featuring the hits that ruled the airwaves when Sun Tran first hit the streets. Press play, take a seat, and let the music transport you back to a time of disco, rock, and everything in between!
