Who Can Ride?
Services are available to the general public.
Fares
rT service is FARE-FREE!
Bad Weather & Winter Trips
Call Customer Service at 1-253-472-7846 to check for delays due to snow and other bad weather. Vehicles may be delayed or rerouted to keep everyone safe. Check with all transit agencies you’ll use for your trip, as each provider makes their own decisions about bad weather.
When traveling on our system during the winter months, please dress warmly and be prepared for delays. Wear bright reflective clothing to keep yourself safe.
Holidays
Buses do not operate on the following holidays or the day they are observed:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- 4th of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Route Deviation
To accommodate riders, rT will deviate its route by up to three-quarters (3/4) of a mile. Please contact Customer Service at 1.253.472.7846 to make arrangements.
Flagging Down the Bus
ruralTRANSIT offers flexibility to pick up passengers at stops other than those specifically designated, at the driver’s discretion. To board:
- Flag down the driver by waving for the bus, giving enough time for a safe stop. If the stop is deemed safe and you have been seen by the driver, they will stop and pick you up.
- Use your mobile phone’s flashlight to assist being seen, particularly if waiting in inclement weather or in darkness. Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
Accessible Services
All vehicles are accessible for persons using wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
Bike & Ride
Bike racks are available on all vehicles. Bikes are not allowed inside the vehicle.
Following the posted rules on the bus is required.
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