Rules & Safety
Know Before Your Trip
While onboard the bus, we ask that you observe a few courtesies to make the ride easier, safer, and more comfortable for yourself and other passengers.
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Prohibited On The Bus
Smoking (including smokeless electronic cigarettes) or drinking alcohol
Refusing to pay the fare
Littering
Using profanity, or engaging in disruptive behavior
Threatening or harassing the driver or other passengers
Spraying of aerosol cans or misting substances (e.g. perfume)
Open food or non-spill-proof drink containers
Flammables (such as gas cans) and vehicle batteries
Strollers, grocery carts, etc. that are too large to fit between the rows of seats
Animals (except service animals) that are not in an approved container that can fit on your lap
Snow skis
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Requirements To Ride The Bus
Wear shirts and shoes
Listen to music only through headphones and keep the volume low enough so other riders can’t hear it
Remain seated while bus is in motion (when possible)
Keep your feet off the seats
Keep your hands, arms and head inside the bus.
Do not shout out the window
Respect fellow riders – no loud talking with passengers or on your cell phone
No refunds or replacement bus passes for purchased, lost, expired, or stolen passes.
Our policy for passengers who want to remain on the same bus for extended periods of time is they may only ride a bus route from the stop they used to get on the bus back to the same stop. Once the passenger leaves the bus, he or she may ride another bus or wait for the next bus on the same route to ride again.
What about baggage?
Baggage that can be stored under a passenger’s seat, on a passenger’s lap, and/or on the seat next to the passenger will be admitted. The luggage/baggage cannot protrude to another seat, into the aisle, or otherwise interfere with other passengers. Baggage that will not be admitted on board include any large, bulky, dangerous, or offensive article that may cause harm or discomfort to any passenger.
What about smoking?
Smoking is prohibited on all Valley Regional Transit vehicles, as well as in these areas:
- Inside or outside Main Street Station, the Happy Day Transit Center or the Valley Regional Transit Administrative Offices.
- Within the bus transfer location on the south side of Main Street between 9th Street and 8th Street.
- Within the bus transfer location at the Boise Towne Square Mall, consisting of the entire raised concrete waiting location and extending out twenty (20) feet into the parking lot on all sides.
- Within 20 feet of all other bus stops, benches, stations, platforms, and shelters.
What about mobility devices?
Mobility devices such as wheelchairs and scooters are allowed on our buses. Please note that mandatory securement is required for all mobility devices inside the bus.
