How to Ride the Bus

• Arrive at your bus stop several minutes before the bus is due to arrive. The PVTA picks up and drops off passengers at designated bus stops marked with the PVTA logo.
• Watch for your oncoming bus. The route number and destination is listed on the electronic signs located on the front, side and rear of the bus. If you are not sure you are boarding the correct bus, just ask the driver.
• As the bus approaches, move toward the curb, indicate to the driver you want to board the bus.
• Have your ticket, pass or exact change ready when you board. If you need to transfer to another bus you must purchase a transfer from the driver while you are paying the fare. Once you've paid your fare move quickly to your seat. Please leave the side-facing seats in the front of the bus for elders and disabled passengers.
• As the bus approaches your stop, pull the cord or press the plastic strip near the window. A chime will sound and a "stop requested" sign will light up at the front of the bus. The driver will stop at the next designated bus stop. Please exit through the rear door so new passengers are able to board the bus using the front door.

Rules for Riding

The PVTA wants all passengers to enjoy a safe and comfortable ride. Please observe the following rules when riding the bus.

• No eating, drinking or smoking while riding the bus.
• Please stay seated to avoid falling when the bus starts or stops.
• Rude language, fighting and unruly behavior are not permitted.
• Do not block exits or stand forward of the white line.
• Side-facing seats in the front are reserved for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
• Please keep children seated at all times.
• Strollers and grocery cards must be folded and kept out of the aisle.
• Service animals are allowed on the floor, pets are not allowed on the bus.
• Electronic devises that could disturb others must be used with headphones.
• Shirts and shoes must be worn on the bus.
• No large items (skis, bicycles etc) are allowed on the bus.