Metro Bus Policies for Bus Rider Safety: Return to Home Page

All Metro Bus drivers are trained professionals and have the utmost concern for your safety.

You want a safe, clean and comfortable ride, as do your fellow riders.
Be considerate and follow these Metro Bus simple, common sense rules.

Federal law prohibits firearms and other weapons on buses and on all transit properties.
Keep arms, legs and personal items out of the aisles.
Fold strollers before boarding the bus.
Do not stand in the stairwells.
No feet are allowed on the seats.
No eating or drinking, unless the drinks are in an Metro Bus approved covered mug or resealable bottle.
No smoking on any Metro Bus or on Metro Bus property, including the Transit Center. A smoking shelter is provided behind the Transit Center for passenger's use.
No loud or offensive language. No radios without earphones.
No rollerblades or in-line skates may be worn on any Metro Bus.
Animals are allowed only if they are in a carry-on kennel.
You may ask your bus driver questions, however, please refrain from carrying on a conversation when the bus is in motion.
No loitering on Transit Center property. Violators will be cited for trespassing.
Certified assistive animals are allowed on the bus.

If a passenger violates any of the above policies, the driver may refuse boarding or may ask the passenger to LEAVE the bus. Metro Bus may prosecute any person who violates the law.

Bus Stop Only Policy

Click Here to View Bus Stop Only Policy Adopted February 18, 2004

Last revised on October 17th 2007.