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THE Bus

General Information

Rider Information

Please have the correct change. 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.
Shirt and shoes must be worn on THE Bus.
For your safety, please fold strollers & carts before boarding, and keep aisles clear.
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.
  No Pets Allowed. 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 operator 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.

 

Bike Permits


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 racksBikes-on-Buses - Bike Permits are no longer necessary.


 

 

 



Safety First:

Never step into the street when loading/unloading 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.

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

THE Bus Plus (ADA Service)

Connector Service

The TD Connector Service is provided by the Transportation Disadvantaged Para-Transit System to promote and improve access to the fixed route transit service, THE Bus. The service is for riders able to utilize the fixed route transit service, but simply live too far from the route to access the service. For more information about this service, please contact Trans-Hernando at (352) 799-1510.

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.

Senior—65 years of age or older. To receive a Senior Discount Eligibility Card we will accept the following as proof of age: a copy of Driver’s License, Medicare Card or any other proof of age.

Disabled—A letter stating disability, signed by a physician or other health care professional, or a social service agency is required to receive an eligibility card.

Transfers—To move from one route to another in order to complete a trip. Transfers must be performed at the transfer station or any of the connector routes. A single transfer is provided at no charge when traveling within Spring Hill and Brooksville, and up to 3 transfers when commuting between Brooksville and Spring Hill. If you need to make more transfers, you must pay regular or discount fare for your next trip and your return trip.

Headways—Travel time between the 1st and 2nd bus on the Spring Hill Bus Routes (Red & Blue)

 


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


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