HOW TO RIDE

SPARTA can take you practically anywhere you want to go in Spartanburg. Service is provided Monday through Saturday (except holidays). Please see route schedules for times and maps. PLANNING YOUR TRIP IS SIMPLE. 

·   Plan your scheduled trip.   Route schedules are available on each bus and at the SPARTA Passenger Center at 100 N. Liberty St or call 562-4BUS  (562-4287) for information.

·   Find your destination on the map.

·   Find the starting point where you will board the bus and wait at that point.

·   Look at the time points from left to right to get an idea of where the bus will travel along it's route. Many bus stops fall between time points and do not have exact times listed on the schedule. If your bus stop is located between two time points, refer to the nearest time point shown before your location.

NOW YOU ARE READY TO RIDE

·   Arrive at the bus stop three to five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive, according to the prior time point on the schedule. Please remember that the bus will board customers at designated bus stops only. SPARTA bus stops are White with Black lettering and the SPARTA logo on them.
 

·   Make sure you are at the bus stop as the bus approaches your stop. This will let the bus operator know that you wish to board. Watch carefully for your route number on the bus. Many bus stops are served by more than one bus, so ensure you are getting on the right bus. If you are not sure, ask the operator.

·   Enter the bus through the front door and pay your fare. You may pay with cash, tickets or passes. Medicare cards are accepted as proof of disability for SPARTA Handicap ID, which can be used for a reduced fare. Please have the fare ready before entering the bus. Fareboxes accept dollar bills and coins. There is no need for exact fare. The farebox will issue change cards for future use with SPARTA.  Reduced fare customers are required to show proper identification card with fare payment. The required age for seniors is 65 with proper ID card. Hold on to the handrail as you find a seat; the bus may begin to move before you sit down. The seats close to the front of the bus are reserved for senior and disabled customers.

·   Signal the operator that you want to get off by pressing the yellow tape or pulling the cord near the windows. BUSES WILL ONLY STOP AT BUS STOPS to ensure safety. Remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop. Please give the Bus Operator enough notice so that he/she may make a smooth stop. Exit through the rear door if possible to allow new customers to board through the front.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

All of SPARTA buses have wheelchair accommodations. The operator will assist you in the securement of your chair when you board. Please call SPARTA information at 562-4BUS with questions.

TRAVEL TIPS

·   Priority seating is available to senior citizens and disabled customers at the front of the bus.

·   Service dogs for the hearing and visually impaired are allowed on the bus.

·   Radios and CD Players must be turned off while riding the bus.

·   Eating, drinking, and smoking are NOT allowed on the bus.

·   Parcels and packages shall be kept on laps and strollers shall not block the aisles. Additional fare may be required if packages occupy additional seats.

·   No unnecessary conversation with the Bus Operator is permitted. Operators may discuss route information only.

·   No profanity is allowed.

·   Children under 36” tall ride free.  SPARTA officials have the right to refuse service or remove anyone who violates SPARTA travel tips or jeopardizes the comfort and/or safety of other customers.