To ensure a safe and pleasant ride for everyone, the following general rules apply:
- Make seats available to seniors, persons with disabilities, and other riders when needed.
- Do not smoke, eat, drink, litter, or disturb other C-TRAN riders.
- Stand behind the white line after paying your fare.
- Avoid unnecessary conversation with the operator.
- Adequately wrap and contain any article with an offensive odor or of a spillable nature.
- Children are not allowed to stand on seats.
- Report any unattended items, graffiti or other vandalism to the driver or a Passenger Service Representative.
The following are not allowed on C-TRAN buses, at Park and Rides or Transit Centers:
- Flammable, explosive, or hazardous materials.
- Illegal weapons.
- Disturbing drivers or riders with loud, harmful, or harassing behavior.
- Spitting.
- Defacing or damaging property.
- Refusing to pay proper fare.
- Boarding without wearing a shirt or shoes.
- Using tobacco.
- Putting feet on seats.
- Littering on any C-TRAN bus or property
- Playing sound equipment without earphones.
- Sleeping, laying down or occupying more than one seat.
- Any violation of federal, state, or municipal law.
Violations of these rules as well as those found in the Unlawful Bus Conduct (RCW 9.91.025) may result in refusal of service or arrest. Protect your right to ride!
Animals on C-TRAN
- Trained service animals for the disabled may ride at no charge.
- A service animal must be leashed and under its owner’s control but does not have to be muzzled.
- All other pets and non-service animals must be transported in approved animal containers.
Carry-On Items
- C-TRAN drivers may refuse to allow articles on board that could create a nuisance or cause harm.
- Drinks and food must be in spill proof containers.
- No eating is allowed on the bus.
- Other large objects may be allowed at the discretion of the operator.
- Aisles and doorways must be kept clear at all times.
- Children must be removed from strollers while aboard the bus.
- Strollers must be folded and kept out of the bus aisle and in the control of the owner.
And remember, your picture and voice may be recorded while you are riding a C-TRAN vehicle.
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