Tips for Riders

Form a Bus Buddy Group, pick a destination and go out for coffee or lunch, run errands or pick up a few items at the store. Great benefits - you can navigate the transportation system together, you have someone to help you carry packages, and it can be a fun time out with friends!

For your safety, please:

Quickly take your seat
Do not change seats while the bus is in motion
Wait unitl the bus departs the bus stop before crossing the street
Refraing from engaging in unnecessary and distracting conversation with the driver
No pets with the exception of service animals
Stand back from the street or platform edge while waiting at bus stop

Please Remember to:

Arrive at the bus stop early; busses do not wait
Check the bus head sign to ensure the approaching bus is the vehicle servicing your stop. Ask the driver if you are unsure.
Do not eat, drink, smoke, or play excessively loud music
Secure your personal belongings and remember when shopping not to purchase more than you can carry. Please note that drivers are not able to leave the bus to assist with packages
Be sure that you have all of your belongings when you exit the bus. Schuyler County Transit is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Please be ready to exit the bus at your stop

How Can You Use Public Transportation?

Take the bus to do your grocery shopping
Travel independently to your medical appointments
Pick up your prescriptions at any of the local pharmacies
Ride to the Human Service Complex to visit any of the community service organizations or have lunch at the Silver Spoon Cafe
Autumns is a great time to take a long ride on the bus and enjoy the fall foliage
If possible, take the bus to work or take the bus home from work
School vacations are the perfect opportunity for students to try out the bus during the day for a ride to almost anywhere in the villages

What are the benefits of using Public Transportation?

Using public transportation instead of driving personal vehicles when possible helps reduce carbon emissions in the environment
Public transportation is low cost - only $2 for a round trip or $1 for seniors and persons with disabiliites
You don't have to worry about finding a parking space
You can request a stop any place along the fixed route
You can determine your own schedule, when you don't have to rely upon others for rides