If your usual free glide around downtown Miami felt strangely old school Tuesday, you were not alone. The city’s Metromover system was taken out of service across the network after a technical issue at the College North station, according to county transit officials. While crews work on the glitch, free bus shuttles are filling in for riders on the Brickell and Omni loops.
⚠️UPDATE⚠️ Metromover is currently out of service systemwide. Our team is working to fix the issue. 🚌 Free bus shuttles are running for the Brickell and Omni loops while we work to restore service. We’ll keep you updated. Thank you for your patience.
— Miami-Dade Transit (@IRideMDT) April 14, 2026
Agency Update And Immediate Impact
In a post on X, Miami-Dade Transit pinned the trouble on a technical issue at College North and said its “team is working to fix the issue.” The agency said the Inner Loop was operating on schedule, while Omni and Brickell riders were being shifted to free shuttle buses as crews troubleshoot the problem.
Shuttles And Rider Alerts
Miami-Dade County keeps a rider-alert page and a “Free Bus Shuttle During Service Interruptions” map that spell out shuttle stops and schedules anytime regular service is disrupted. Riders are urged to check those official tools for the latest routing and stop details. More information is available on Miami-Dade County and in the current shuttle map and alert from Miami-Dade County.
Why These Shutdowns Happen
The Metromover is in the middle of a multi-year modernization program to replace aging subsystems and upgrade its control software, a process that has already led to targeted closures and planned power shutdowns, Miami Today reported. Officials say the work is complex and can require temporary loop-level or even full system suspensions while technicians complete repairs or upgrades.
How To Plan Your Trip
Riders who normally count on the Metromover should build in extra travel time and look at Metrorail or Metrobus as backup options to reach downtown. Those who need accessibility assistance are advised to contact Miami-Dade Transit through their usual channels, and all riders should keep an eye on official Rider Alerts and the GO Miami-Dade Transit app for real-time updates as the county works to restore regular service.
