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Basic Rules for Riding

Basic Rules for Riding

  • It is against state law to evade payment of bus fare or misuse transfers, passes, or tickets to avoid fare payment. Doing so is punishable by a fine of up to $250 (California Penal Code Section 640).
  • California Penal Code Section 640 prohibits smoking; eating or drinking; and loud disturbances aboard a bus.
  • Assaulting a transit passenger or operator is a crime punishable by imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both (California Penal Code Section 243.3). AC Transit will prosecute all incidents to the full extent of the law.
  • Federal law requires that priority seats be made available to persons with disabilities and seniors.
  • No smoking at bus stops in most cities or on buses.