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Enjoy the Ride!
Getting on the Bus
Please remember boarding
is allowed only at designated
bus stops. Double-sided blue
and white RTC RIDE bus stop
signs and route number signs
are posted at all designated
stops. Passenger shelters are
provided at many locations and
solar-powered bus stops are
being tested at selected stops
as an additional passenger
amenity, offering bus signaling capability, security
lighting and on-demand schedule illumination.
Make sure to be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes
before the scheduled stop. Stand up when the
bus approaches and look for the route number
and destination sign above the windshield.
Always feel free to confirm with the driver that you
are boarding the correct bus. Be at the stop and
ready to board with correct fare. After dark, or on
unlighted streets, you may wish to signal the driver
with a flashlight.
If You Get on the Wrong Bus
Tell the driver you are on the wrong bus and ask
for assistance. The driver will give you directions
or call for a supervisor to assist you.
For Your Safety
To avoid the possibility of slipping and falling,
please stand back from the curb when the bus
approaches the bus stop. Also, the right side
mirrors on the bus are low enough to strike a
taller individual who is too close to the curb
Be aware of uneven curbs and sidewalks
or obstacles at the curb
NEVER RUN alongside a moving bus, or into
the street in front of a parked bus, or across
the street to stop a departing bus
Do not cross in front or behind the bus;
wait for the bus to pull away before crossing
the street
Do not attempt to board a bus which has
pulled away from the curb; drivers are not
allowed to return to the curb once they depart
RTC and RIDE staff are identifiable by the logo
on uniforms, vehicles and ID badges
Seating
For your safety, please sit down quickly and
remain seated throughout your trip. When it is
time to get off the bus, please stay in your seat
until the bus comes to a complete stop. If the bus
is crowded and you have to stand, move as far
to the rear of the bus as possible, and hold the
handrails.
Please remember, the front seats are
reserved for senior citizens and people with
disabilities.
For the Safety & Comfort of All Passengers
We Require That You...
Please respect the property and privacy of our
neighbors.
Do not smoke aboard the bus or in bus stop
shelters and only at designated areas at
transit stations. This includes but not limited
to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), vaping
devices, or any other battery-powered device
which simulates tobacco smoking
Do not eat or drink aboard the bus
Leave front seats available for senior citizens
and people with disabilities
Walk, do not run on the bus or anywhere on RTC
facilities (such as RTC 4TH STREET STATION,
RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA or around bus stops)
Wear shirts, shoes and pants
Keep your arms inside the bus and feet
on the floor while riding
Keep bus aisles clear of packages, carriages, etc.
Keep seats clean and place all trash in trash cans
Use earphones to listen to your radio/audio
device and cell phones
Do not cause disruptive behavior or use foul
language. Please report any individual who
harasses or threatens you or another passenger
Please report any person who vandalizes
RTC property
Assaulting a driver is a federal offense and
felony. Assault includes the threat of physical
violence, spitting, and throwing objects.
Onboard cameras may be used to prosecute
offenders
Restrictions on Carry-on Items
Food and beverages are only permitted in
sealed, spill-proof containers
Alcohol can only be transported in sealed
containers on buses, at bus stops, or at transfer
centers
Guns are strictly forbidden unless carried by
on-duty law enforcement, transit center security
officers, or an individual with a valid concealed
weapons permit
Weapons are strictly forbidden
Any items which could cause chemical or
grease damage, or hazards such as automobile
batteries, are prohibited
Oversized objects that impede safe movement
of passengers are not permitted
Collapsed baby strollers and 2-wheel collapsible
carts must remain closed while
on board the bus
Animals, other than service animals, must be in
secured containers
