Arrive at the bus stop (any intersection on a route) a five minutes ahead of the scheduled time. Watches are not always set to the same time as the transit system. The MET buses operate on the time commonly referred to as “atomic” time. You can set your watch to atomic time at http://www.time.gov/.
Wait at the near-side corner of an intersection along the route.
When you see the bus coming, signal or wave so the driver knows you wish to ride the bus.
Have your fare or pass ready before you board. If you qualify for the discount fare please have your ID ready. After paying your fare, ask for a transfer if needed. Please sit in an available seat and remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop. If seats are unavailable, please hold on to a handrail.
Do not stand next to or ahead of the driver while the bus is in motion. When boarding please allow time for passengers leaving the bus.
Please allow the driver to concentrate on safely operating the bus. Keep conversations with the driver to a minimum and avoid creating unnecessary distractions.
Passengers are not allowed to ride continuous round trips on the same route, even if they have a pass or pay additional fares. Please ride to your destination and depart at that location.
Ring the stop request signal approximately one block before your stop. Operators are not allowed to stop if there are unsafe conditions at that particular stop. MET buses cannot stop traffic. Please wait until the bus departs before crossing the street.
Passengers may only bring aboard the amount of possessions that they can carry on to the bus in one trip. All items must be kept out of the aisles and steps and cannot occupy needed seats. Grocery carts are permitted if space is available but cannot block the aisle or doorways.
Empty cans and bottles being taken to a store for redemption are only permitted on the bus in a clean, leak-proof container and in quantities that can be stored out of the way.
Passenger Conduct on the MET Bus or at the Central Transfer Station
MET Transit wants to provide a safe and pleasant environment for all of our passengers.
Please help ensure a safe and comfortable experience by being courteous and respectful to others. Unacceptable behavior infringes on the rights of others and will not be allowed.
Please observe the transit system rules when on the bus or at Central Transfer. It is the passenger’s responsibility to understand and comply with these regulations.
Passengers that are in violation of the transit system rules will be requested by authorized personnel to discontinue the misconduct or to leave the bus or Central Transfer. Individuals that refuse a request to leave the bus or Central Transfer are subject to arrest for trespassing.
MET Transit reserves the right to monitor passenger behavior with the use of video cameras. Passengers that engage in unacceptable behavior may be denied bus service and/or access to Central Transfer.
The following activities are NOT allowed:
Fighting, spitting or making threatening gestures
Using obscene, profane or offensive language
Harassing, offensive or rowdy behavior
Smoking or possessing any lighted tobacco product
Destroying, defacing, soiling or removing any part of the bus
Throwing or sticking objects out the windows
Soliciting, peddling, panhandling
The following items are NOT allowed on board:
Uncaged animals (except trained service animals)
Gasoline and other flammable liquids
Firearms and air guns
Open or exposed knives
Bicycles
Car batteries
Toxic or illegal materials
Other bulky materials that cannot safely be carried or transported on the bus
Eating, Drinking and Music Devices
Eating is prohibited on the bus. Drinking is allowed on the bus if the drink is in a spill-proof container, such as a screw top bottle or a coffee cup with a lid. Open beverage cans or cups without lids are prohibited. Open alcoholic containers or the consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the bus and at Central Transfer.
Radios, tape players, CD & DVD players, or other music devices, prohibited unless the sound can only be heard through earphones or is muted to other passengers. Please keep your cell phone ring tones and conversations at a level that will not disturb other passengers.
Shirts, Shoes, Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness
Shirts and shoes must be worn on the bus and at Central Transfer.
Please keep your feet off the seats.
Passengers are expected to maintain cleanliness and health standards that do not jeopardize the health of drivers, themselves, or other passengers.
Personal hygiene must be maintained in a manner that does not result in offensive odors that are unavoidable and objectionable to other passengers.
Children on the Bus
If the seating on the bus is limited, strollers must be folded and stowed.
For safety’s sake please monitor young children and keep them seated.
Do not leave your children unattended on the bus for any reason.
Boarding and alighting the bus can be a hazardous for small children. Please exercise caution while doing so.
