All WRTA buses have bike racks. Buses can carry a maximum of two bikes, on a “first-come, first served” basis. Only single seat, two-wheeled bikes will fit in the racks. Combining bike riding with the bus is a great way to relieve traffic congestion while you keep fit and save money.
For safety and operational reasons, e-bikes and e-scooters are not permitted on WRTA vehicles or on exterior bike racks. Gasoline-powered personal vehicles, such as mopeds, are also prohibited.
How to Use A Bike Rack on a WRTA Bus
At the bus stop
- Be prepared for the arrival of the bus. Be off your bike so the bus operator will recognize you are waiting for the bus.
- Bikes are only permitted on the exterior bike racks. If the bike rack on the approaching bus is full, you must wait for the next bus.
- Wait until the bus has come to a complete stop.
- Let the bus operator know you will be loading a bike, and keep in the operator’s sight.
When loading your bike (Exterior Loading)
- When approaching or leaving the bus, be aware of the bus operator’s blind spots and avoid them. As a word of caution, areas behind the wheels on both sides are blind spots outside the range of the operator’s mirrors.
- For your safety, do not step into traffic.
- It is the policy of WRTA that bus operators cannot leave the bus or help load and unload bicycles.
- Once loaded and secured with the support arm, the bike is held firmly in place and you are ready to board the bus.
Safety
- It is the policy of WRTA that bus operators may decline to transport bicycles that obscure the clear view through the windshield, or impede their safe operation of the bus.
- Bicycles are transported at the owner’s risk. WRTA not responsible for damage to improperly secured bicycles, loss due to theft, or bicycles forgotten by owners.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- You may use a personal bike lock to secure your bicycle to the rack.
When you reach your destination
- Remember to take your bike! Inform the bus operator that you will be unloading your bicycle.
- If there are no other bikes in the rack, please fold up the rack when you have removed your bicycle.
- Wait until the bus moves away from the stop before getting on your bike.