AC TRANSIT PARTNERS WITH THE OAKLAND ROOTS & SOUL SOCCER CLUB

The Club's Official Public Transportation Partner for its inaugural season at the Oakland Coliseum

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) is excited to announce that our transit district is now the Official Public Transportation Partner for the Oakland Roots and Soul.

As the nation’s third-largest bus-only transit agency, AC Transit keeps the East Bay moving with a fleet of over 600 buses, highlighting why 26.6 million riders relied on our service this year alone. Since 1960, our transit district has provided safe, reliable, and sustainable transit services. With over 20 years as a leader in zero emission bus technology, AC Transit continues its commitment to environmentally responsible public transportation.

"AC Transit proudly serves some of the Bay Area’s most diverse communities, with 75% of riders identifying as people of color, making equity the foundation of everything we do, including this partnership," said AC Transit’s Interim General Manager Kathleen Kelly. "With 130 bus lines across the East Bay and eight routes connecting to the Oakland Coliseum, this collaboration begins with a stadium ride aboard our vibrant mosaic-wrapped buses, but we believe it will extend into a pathway for growth and new opportunities for every rider."

Two AC Transit buses featuring Oakland Roots-branded mosaic bus wraps will be available for riders on East Bay and San Francisco bus lines. The "mosaic" goes beyond just the Club's logo but also serves as a vibrant, rolling canvas that celebrates the languages, cultures, and people of the East Bay. AC Transit will also engage with fans at Roots and Soul games through field boards, video board signage, and game-day activations.

“AC Transit is more than public transit; it is a lifeline connecting communities, reducing barriers to opportunity, and fostering economic and social growth by making mobility accessible to all", stated Andrea Lepore Vice President Brand Partnerships. “Our AC Transit bus wraps help paint a vibrant mosaic across the town, creating mobile works of art traveling throughout the entire region."

AC Transit gets you to every Oakland Roots match this season. Ride Lines 45, 46L, 73, 90, 98, 646, 657, and 805 to the Oakland Coliseum via Coliseum BART.