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.
The
Bus Code of Conduct
Wheelchair Accessible
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.
Bikes-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.
Brochure: Bikes on Buses
 
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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