Tahoe Area Regional Transit

Rider Tips

• Boarding:
  • When getting on the bus, please have your monthly pass, ticket or cash fare ready.
  • Show your monthly pass to the driver.
  • Deposit tickets and cash in the fare box.
  • When paying with cash, please have exact change, as drivers cannot make change.
• Seating:
  • The seats closest to the front of the bus are reserved for elderly and disabled riders.
• Rider Etiquette:
  • Food and drinks are prohibited.
  • Smoking is also not allowed on the bus.
  • Loud noises, such as music or loud cell phone conversations, are not permitted.
  • No pets allowed, except for service animals.
  • Carry-on parcels are limited to two per rider.
• Lost and Found:
  • If you lose an item, call Placer County Transit at (530) 885-BUSS.
  • Give all found items to the driver.
• Use the route map to determine where you are and which route(s) you will need to take to get to your destination.
• Check the time schedule listed, or call TART for help.
• Wait at a TART designated bus stop. Buses stop at TART signs along the road in direction of travel.
• It is recommended that you arrive at your stop a few minutes before the bus is scheduled to leave.
• All TART routes are accessible to passengers using a wheelchair. TART buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts and tie-down devices.
• Before boarding the bus, allow passengers to exit, and permit the driver to assist wheelchair passengers.
• Pay your fare when boarding. Deposit cash, coins, or bus passes in the electronic farebox. You need exact change as drivers cannot make change.
• The seats closest to the front of the bus and near the door are reserved for elderly and disabled riders.
• Transfers between the Mainline and Hwy. 89 Routes occur at the Tahoe City Transit Center.
• When on the bus, signal the driver to stop when you are one or two blocks from your destination. To signal a stop, push the yellow tape between the windows or pull the cord located above the windows.
• If you are unfamiliar with the area, ask the driver for help.
• Remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop.
• All stops are not listed on bus schedules. Call TART for a complete listing.
• Bike racks are available in the summer. There is room for two bikes on the rack on the front of each bus on a first-come, first-served basis. You must be able to load and unload your bike without assistance. TART is not responsible for damage to bicycles.
• Schedules subject to delays due to unforeseen circumstances.

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