[Skip navigation bar]
THE Bus
Home Page
THE Bus History
General Information
Additional Services
Hours of Operation
Fares & Passes
Brochure Locationspdf document
Attractions
Route Schedules/Maps
Advertising
Marketing
Community Links
Trip Planning
 

Monthly Pass - Save More Than 50% Over the Daily Rate.

 


THE Bus

General Information

Rider Information

Please have the correct change ready before you board THE Bus. THE Bus drivers do not carry change for safety reasons.
Please have your fare ready before you board THE Bus.
No open containers of food or drink and no use of tobacco products. Please keep THE Bus clean for everyone.
No firearms or any other form of weapons are allowed on THE Bus.
Proper attire must be worn including shirts and shoes on THE Bus.
For your safety, please fold strollers & carts before boarding, and keep aisles clear.
No skates or rollerblades will be worn on
THE Bus
Enter THE Bus through the forward door; the rear door is used for wheelchair, scooter and walker passengers only.
Please take your seat promptly once you’ve paid your fare.
Headphones must be used with any audio equipment. THE Bus driver will be the final authority on volume level.
  Only service animals are permitted on
THE Bus.
  Never cross the street in front of
THE Bus after exiting.

 pdf The Bus Code of Conduct

Wheelchair Accessible

handicapped symbol
THE Bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift and there is tie-down space for 1 to 2 wheelchair/scooter passengers on each bus. Wheelchair passengers should arrive at their bus stop a few minutes early, position the wheelchair to clear the lift when extended, and enter the rear door with the assistance of THE Bus driver.

Please follow the drivers instructions for getting on and getting off THE Bus safely. When inside, THE Bus the driver will secure you in the wheelchair position and assist you with the safety belt system. If unable to pull the signal cord at your designated bus stop location, please advise the driver of your destination.

 

Bikes On Buses


All of the buses are equipped with a bike rack, which is located on the front of
THE Bus. Riders are responsible for properly loading and unloading their bicycle, and do so at their own risk.


shuttle bus with bike racks


 

 

 



Safety First:

Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before moving forward to load your bike.
No motors, child carriers, baskets or other bulky bicycle attachments.
Remove water bottles, pumps or other accessories that could fall off during transit.
When you reach your stop. Remind the driver you will be retrieving your bike from the rack.
Always place the bike rack in an upright locked position after removing the bike.
After removing your bike, return to the curb with your bike and wave to the driver when you are clear of
THE Bus and it is safe for them to proceed.
Never cross the street in front of the
THE Bus.

Keep in mind, a maximum of 2 or 3 bikes are permitted on each bus at one time, so please allow extra time in case the bike rack is in full use.

If you are interested in obtaining training on how to load a bike on the bike rack, please call 754-4444 to make an appointment or obtain further information.

pdf Brochure: Bikes on Buses

Lost & Foundphoto of THE Bus
If you lost something on
THE Bus, call 352-754-4444 and ask if the item has been turned in. If it has, you can pick up your lost item during normal business hours, 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday thru Friday (excluding holidays) at:

The Depot/Trans-Hernando  Map This Location
1122 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
Brooksville, FL       

If you find something on THE Bus or at one of our shelters, please give it to the THE Bus driver.

Definitions

Regular Riders—All riders that do not fall into categories listed below.

Student—Grade School & College Students. To receive a Student Discount  Eligibility Card, we will accept the following as proof of age: Current Hernando County Student ID Card, Report Card, or any other proof of age.

Elderly—65 years of age or older. To receive a Reduced Fare Eligibility Card we will accept the following as proof of age: a copy of Driver’s License, Identification Card, Medicare Card or any other documentation showing proof of age.

Persons with a Disability— Riders with a physical or mental disability. To receive a Reduced Fare Eligibility Card we will accept a copy of medical documentation from a physician or social service agency, including a copy of a Medicare Card.

Transfers—Transfers allow riders to move from one route to another in order to complete a trip. Riders will only be able to receive transfers at the Main Transfer Station/Mariner Square.  A single transfer is provided at a cost of fifty (50) cents per transfer.

HeadwaysTime intervals between each bus stop. THE Bus operates on two (2) hour headways.

 


| Home Page | THE Bus History | General Information | Rider Information | Trip Planning |
  | Brochure Locations  | ADA Service | Route Schedules/Maps |  Attractions & Bus Routes |

THE Bus
1122 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Brooksville, Florida 34601
Phone: 352- 754-4444
Fax: 352-796-8268
email: mstahl@mfcs.us.com


Get Adobe Reader
Download the free Adobe Reader for viewing PDF files.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Adobe™ and Adobe Reader™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.