How to Ride
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Plan Your Trip
Determine Destination
When you need to get somewhere in Tuolumne Couty, start with your destination to find what routes will take you there. You may need to transfer from one bus to another.
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Google Trip Planner
Find Your Stop
To begin your trip, find the intersection on a bus route nearest you. Bus stops will either have a shelter or bus route information (pictured).
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System Map
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List of Routes and Stops
Check Departure Time
To ensure your timely arrive, check when the bus will arrive at your stop. Remeber, predictions are subject to change based on traffic and shift changes. You may avoid delays by choosing an earlier departure time.
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Get To Your Stop and Wait
Stay Safe and Secure
Sit in the shelter or stand near the curb. Do not wait in the street or block pedestrians on the sidewalk.
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Get there early!
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Be Visible
Board and Pay
Getting on the Bus
All buses allow baording through the front and rear doors and are equipped with ramps or lifts. Be courteous to your fellow riders and wait until the passengers have exited before attempting to board.
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Accessibility Features
Paying Cash
Board at the front door and give exact change into the meter with bills and/or change. We cannot refund your money if you pay too much!
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Fares
Follow the Rules
Bikes
Most buses are equipped with bike racks on the front of the vehicle. If the rack is full, you must wait for another bus. Do not load a bicycle onto a full rack.
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Bikes on Transit
Strollers and Luggage
Strollers:
Collapsible strollers are allowed on all Muni buses. Passengers with strollers may request the use of the lift/ramp and may leave strollers in the open position as long as the stroller is under their control and the wheel brake is set. Children are allowed to ride in their stroller. We recommend that the child’s seat belt be fastened. Strollers may not block the wheelchair securement areas or interfere with passenger movement.
Luggage:
Muni allows smaller articles of luggage, which can be easily placed on a person's lap or out of the aisles, on board our vehicles. Please remember to stow luggage so as to not interfere with passenger movement.
Animals
We welcome animals on Muni as long as their owners obey the rules: if your pet is not a service animal, you must pay a fare equal to yours for your pet. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled. Only one large pet is allowed per vehicle during off-peak hours; during peak hours, no large pets are allowed. Small animals should travel in a carrier. Service animals must be leashed and may ride free at all times..
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Animals on Transit
Find a Place to Sit or Stand
Riding Transit
Find a seat quickly and move toward the rear of the bus if it's crowded. Be a good neighbor and show consideration for older people, customers with disabilities, pregnant women and families with small children.
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Make room! Place bags on your lap or under your seat.
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If you are standing, keep your backpack between your feet so you do not bump into customers behind you.
Ride
While Riding
Listen to the announcements. Pull the yellow stop cord along the windows of the bus to request a stop. Until then, enjoy the scenery! You'll be driving through one the most beautiful cities in the world.
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Hold on! Buses may make sudden stops and cause you to lose your footing.
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Be considerate! Try not to annoy others by talking loudly or on your phone.
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Safety note: After 6:30 pm, you may request to be let off between scheduled stops. Tell your driver the street at which you would like to exit, and remind him/her when you pull the request cord.
Exiting the Bus
When Exiting
Once the vehicle comes to a complete stop, exit through the rear door. Step down into the stairwell and press the bars on the door or the red button on the pole in front of the door to open the door.
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Thanks for riding Tuolumne County Transit!
