Riding is easy with TCRTA.
How To Ride
Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA) provides fixed route (local and commuter), ADA paratransit, and on-demand service in the cities of Dinuba, Exeter, Farmersville, Lindsay, Porterville, Tulare, Woodlake, the Tule River Tribe of California, and the unincorporated communities of Tulare County.
Prepare before your ride with TCRTA.
Waiting for the Bus
Our buses stop at designated bus stops, which is where you can wait for your next ride. You can also wave or flag down the bus at a safe location along the route. In this case, you can also call in advance to say that you will be waiting for the bus somewhere other than the bus stop.
Board with ease and begin your journey.
Entering the Vehicle
Whether you are boarding a van, a shuttle, or one of our larger buses, these practices will help you board safely and efficiently. Don’t forget to stand back to allow other passengers to exit the bus before boarding.
We hope you enjoyed your ride with TCRTA.
Exiting the Bus
Please pay attention during your ride so that you can prepare for your desired stop, alert the driver, and exit the vehicle easily. Be sure to let the driver know if you have a bike on the rack as you get off the bus.
Preparing for Departure
We recommend being at the bus stop a few minutes prior to bus departure time and having the fare ready as you board.
Identifying Your Stop
Each bus stop sign is identified with the route’s corresponding color and number. When waiting for the bus, stand near the bus stop sign.
Identifying Your Bus
Each bus is identified by its route name, located on a digital display on the front and on the curb side of the bus.
Paying Your Fare
Be prepared to pay with either exact cash (U.S. cash or coins), TCRTA tokens, TPASS, punch pass, or transfer; TCRTA drivers do NOT give change.
Finding Your Seat
Take a seat as soon as you can after boarding. Do not change seats unless absolutely necessary.
Alerting About Transfers
If you require a transfer, please inform the driver as you board or exit the bus. Note: Transfers are only possible at approved transfer points.
Providing Priority Seating
There is priority seating designated for persons with disabilities. Please be mindful and allow people with disabilities and senior citizens to sit in priority seating. This may require changing seats or standing.
Alerting the Driver
When your stop has almost arrived, pull the cord located along the top of the bus interior. This signals to the driver that you need to exit at the next available stop.
Waiting for Your Stop
Please remain seated until the bus makes a full and complete stop at the designated stop.
Leaving at Your Stop
When you exit the bus, leave from the front or rear door. Make sure you have all personal items collected before you exit.
Exiting via Ramp or Lift
People with disabilities may request to use the ramp or lift to exit the bus. Just alert the driver when you board or before you plan to stop.
Carry-On Restrictions
Transporting Bicycles
Paratransit service is a shared-ride, advanced-reservation, origin-to-destination service.
TCRTA vehicles are equipped with bike racks that can transport up to two bicycles at a time. Please note that you will need to load and unload your own bicycle. Also know that wheelchairs are a priority; If a wheelchair passenger wishes to ride, a loaded bicycle will need to be removed from the bus. E-bikes are allowed on the bike racks so long as the e-bike fits the same profile as a regular bike and conforms to the specifications listed below. E-bikes need to fit securely on the bike rack and cannot weigh more than 55 pounds.
To ensure that your bike will fit into the bike rack, make sure it fits within these acceptable specifications:
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