SMART - New Riders

Are all the SMART buses wheelchair accessible?
All SMART Fixed Route, Connector and Community Transit buses are wheelchair accessible. SMART has put together some videos to assist you in riding safely while in a wheelchair. Including; Wheelchair/Scooter Ramp, Wheelchair/Scooter Lift for Connector Wheelchair Restraint Video. These videos can be located from the Ride SMART tab under How to Ride SMART

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Does my community offer a special service for seniors?
Many cities offer a Community Transit bus for their residents, to find out if your city offers this service please check under Services by Community To see what is offered. Services for Fixed Routes and Connector Services are also listed for your convenience.

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Do the buses run during the holidays?
Fixed Route: On the following holidays SMART operates a Sunday Schedule: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Routes with no Sunday service do not operate on these holidays.

Connector Service: SMART does not operate any Connector Services on holidays, except for trips pre-arranged according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This information is located under the Ride SMART tab, look under Holiday Service

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I have a Dr.'s appt. Can I get a bus to the hospital?
Under Ride SMART tab click on Places Served by SMART for a listing of local hospitals on our routes. Note: the route number is located next to each listing. Remember to check under Routes and Schedules to see if this route services your location. You can also check under Services by Community to see where your local Community Transit service will take you.

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Is there a bus that will take me to the shopping malls?
Under the Ride SMART tab click on Places Served by SMART for a listing of shopping malls on our routes. Note: the route number is located next to each listing. Remember to check under Routes and Schedules to see if this route services your location. You can also check under Services by Community to see where your local Community Transit service will take you.

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Is there a discount for seniors?
Fares vary depending on which of the SMART Family of Services you are using. Look under the Ride SMART tab and click on the Fares & Passes link. This will give you prices for the Fixed Route Service and the SMART Connector along with transfer costs. If you are traveling on the Community Transit bus fares will vary depending on your community. Please check under the Ride SMART tab on the Services by Community , select your city and the fares will be listed along with other important information.

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