Fixed route buses may not stop at pick up locations if patrons are not clearly visible. Therefore, passengers awaiting fixed route buses shall wait in clearly visible areas or designated transit shelters.

On Demand (OD) stops shall be requested prior to the time of the preceding fixed route stop. At On Demand stops the driver will only wait 30 seconds for passengers to board the bus.

Mid-route "flag" stops may be accommodated only if the driver determines that conditions for stopping the bus are safe. Please wave down the bus only in areas where it is safe to stop.

Please let those exiting the bus to do so before boarding.

Please be patient when drivers are securing wheelchairs/mobility devices and assisting other passengers.

Ridership is limited to a space available basis. If seating is unavailable, standing in the aisle is permitted. If a bus is operating at full passenger capacity, no additional passengers will be permitted to ride. In such instances, the passenger must await the next available bus.

Remain seated, or in one place, when bus is in motion. Proper wearing of seat belts is encouraged. All passengers in the front row seats will be required to wear seat belts.

Keep aisles clear. Packages, strollers and shopping carts should be kept under the seats or folded between seats. Passengers must be able to control and attend to all of their own bags and packages while on the bus. Bags, packages, etc. must not interfere with other passengers or the available seating inside the bus, if needed by other passengers, nor can they block any aisles or ADA accessible areas. State law requires the area between the driver and the front door be kept clear at all times.

Eating is prohibited on all Tuolumne County Transit buses. Drinking of non- alcoholic beverages is permitted only from enclosed spill-proof containers.

Use of alcohol or tobacco products is prohibited on all Tuolumne County Transit buses and at all bus stop locations.

Music or video devices may only be played through earphones, and at a volume unheard by other passengers.

Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.

Wet clothing, such as swim suits, will not be allowed. However, wet clothing due to weather conditions is only discouraged.

No animals, except for service animals permitted by the ADA, are allowed on board Tuolumne County Transit buses or at bus stops.

Spitting, urinating or defecating on the bus or at bus stops is prohibited.

Large, bulky items are prohibited. However, fishing poles and other recreational equipment may be permitted at the driver's discretion. Items that roll, such as skateboards, must be held securely while on board.

All hazardous items, such as toxic materials (gasoline, explosives, flammable liquids, etc.) or unpackaged plate glass, are strictly prohibited due to public safety.

No firearms are allowed on board buses or at bus stop locations except for law enforcement officers, uniformed and properly credentialed security guards and other persons with applicable permits.

Always wait until the bus has departed before walking behind it to cross the street.

All persons using the transportation services provided by Tuolumne County are expected to conduct themselves courteously and with decorum. The privilege of using Tuolumne County Transit services may be suspended, either temporarily or permanently, in the event a passenger: (a) is abusive, offensive or insulting to any other passenger, the vehicle operator or any other Transit employee; (b) engages in any conduct or activity which is hazardous to himself or herself or to any other person; (c) damages, vandalizes or destroys any property of the Transit Operator or the County.

Refusal to comply with these rules may result in the passenger's removal from the bus and denial of their privilege to use Tuolumne County Transit services. Drivers are authorized to summon law enforcement officials to ensure passenger safety and efficient transit service.

Sheriff and Police officers, in and out of uniform, with proper identification ride Tuolumne County Transit Fixed Route free of charge.

Transit employees of the County and Transit Contractor may ride Tuolumne County Transit Fixed Route free of charge.