Bus Safety

Stay Safe Around Rio Metro Buses

• Never try to board or exit a moving bus.
• Buses will not stop in-between bus stops.
• Allow other passengers to deboard the bus before you board.
• Wait only at designated bus stops.
• Do not try to hail a bus from a place that is not a designated stop.
• Do not run after or alongside a moving bus.
• Passengers are expected to have exact change, or a bus pass purchased beforehand.
• Remain seated while the bus is in motion.
• If equipped, passengers are required to use safety belts.
• Keep aisles clear of packages and personal items.
• Passengers are permitted to carry on only the number of bags that they are able to manage independently (without the assistance of the driver).
• Be courteous of the driver and of your fellow passengers.
• Keep conversations (with other passengers or using your cell phone) at a respectable level.
• Absolutely no illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages are allowed on any Rio Metro bus.
• Firearms and/or other weapons are not permitted on-board the bus.
• While riding the bus, always be aware of your surroundings.
• Do not distract the Bus Driver as he/she is operating the bus.
• In the event of an emergency, follow the instructions of the Bus Driver or any on-scene Emergency Responders.
• Personal music devices with head phones are allowed, as long as the sound is not audible to others.
• As you exit the bus, watch for pedestrians, bicycles, and motor vehicles.
• Wait for the bus to drive away from the stop before crossing the street.