Rules on the Bus
Can you bring a drink on the bus?
Yes BUT it has to be in a closed container.
If the bottle falls and opens, you can't bring it. If it falls and stays closed then it is ok.
What is the name of the PVTA worker that came to PIP?
Leland
What do you do if you missed your bus?
Wait for the next bus
Check the schedule to see when the next bus is coming
Be resilient
Which bus routes do not cost money?
The routes that do not have letters
Where do you keep your bus money and ID?
Wallet
Is smoking or vaping allowed on the bus?
No
What is the phone number for the PVTA customer service?
(413) 781-7882
What if you are not sure if the bus is going where you need to go?
Ask the bus driver before you sit down
What is the nickname for the #33 bus?
The Big Y Shopper
If you need to call someone or get lost, you can use your
Phone
Can you listen to music on your phone?
Yes with volume low down or use headphones
What does PVTA stand for?
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
What do you do if there are no seats available?
Stand and hold the poles or handle.
What bus numbers go to UMass?
30, 31, 35, 38...
To be prepared to go in the community, you should check the...
Weather
Bus Number
Time of the bus
When getting on the bus, you should...
let other people get off first.
How many bikes fit on the bus bike racks?
2 bikes
How can you figure out where to go if you are going somewhere new?
What bus goes to Northampton/Over the bridge?
B43
If you get thirsty, you should use a
Water bottle
Can you talk on the phone on the bus?
Yes, but keep your voice low, do not use speaker phone, and do not talk about private information.
How many drivers work for the PVTA?
500
What do you do if you leave something on the bus?
Call customer service or call lost and found
Which buses cost money?
B43, R29...
If you want to listen to music on the bus, you need to bring
Headphones