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Fares (Effective October 1, 1997):
Individuals (3 to 54 Years of age) needing a ride
could do so for $3.00 one way. Students (with a student ID) can ride for
$2.00 one way. Under 3 ride free (must be accompanied by parent or
guardian). Individuals 55 and over and disabled persons can ride for $1.00
one way or may purchase a book of twelve tickets for $10.00. If a rider
needs a person as a helper, the helper rides for free. A certified service
animal rides for free, but the individual may be liable for any problem caused
by the certified service animal.
Questions
about rides for any person should be made to the Board of Trustees and/or the
Administrator/Driver.
Hours of Service:
Dawson
County Transit operates Monday through Friday except holidays. Summer and
Winter hours can vary – call Dawson County Transit at (406) 377–5024 for time of
service. Most days operational hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Buses do not operate on the
following holidays:
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New Year |
Martin Luther
King |
President’s Day |
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Memorial Day |
Independence Day |
Labor Day |
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Columbus Day |
Veteran’s Day |
State General
Election |
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Thanksgiving |
Christmas |
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Boarding the Bus:
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Please have your exact fare, ticket, or pass ready.
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In
the winter always check the front steps for snow or slush and hold on to the
hand rail.
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Please make front seats available for elderly or disabled passengers, or
passengers with small children.
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If
you have to move around on a bus, please wait till the bus is stopped then hold
on to stanchions or seat backs.
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For
the comfort of others, NO SMOKING on the bus.
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Please help keep your buses clean by taking newspapers and garbage with you and
keeping your feet off the seats.
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PLEASE USE SEAT BELTS FOR ALL RIDES.
For Your Safety:
Please remain seated while bus is in motion.
Certain items are prohibited on Dawson County Transit for safety reasons:
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No gasoline or
flammable liquids.
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No fire arms, BB
guns or air guns.
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No animals (except
trained and certified service animals).
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No bicycles or
toboggans.
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No furniture or
mattresses.
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No large pieces of
lumber.
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No open alcoholic
beverages
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No car batteries.
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Yes baby
strollers, shopping carts, and other items must be kept out of aisles.
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Yes to food items,
up to 7 bags and not to be more than 20 pounds a bag.
Reservations:
Ride
reservations placed a day or more in advance are encouraged and receive
preference. Same day service rides are scheduled to fit openings in the bus
schedule, however same day service is not guaranteed. Due to ridership demand,
please be ready and watching for the bus 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
In the same respect, the bus may arrive up to 10 minutes past your scheduled
pick up time. Please plan accordingly.
To help us in planning your trip,
please be prepared to tell the driver/dispatcher:
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Location of pickup and drop-off.
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Time of desired pickup and any
appointments.
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Your Telephone number.
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If you need assistance.
Cancellations:
Please call and cancel a
reservation if it is no longer needed. Someone else may be able to take your
place!
Lost and Found:
If
you lose an item on the bus, please give us a call at (406) 377-5024. District is not responsible for
lost items.
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