Petaluma Transit is the public bus service in the city of Petaluma, California. It operates six local routes and three school routes.[1] Petaluma Paratransit provides ADA-mandated paratransit for eligible persons within Petaluma city limits.[2]
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 Petaluma Transit bus in 2008 | |
| Parent | City of Petaluma |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 555 North McDowell Boulevard |
| Locale | Petaluma, California |
| Service type | bus service, paratransit |
| Operator | MV Transportation |
| Website | transit.cityofpetaluma.net |
All bus and paratransit service became free for a one-year trial period effective July 1, 2024.[3] It was the first Bay Area transit agency to eliminate fares. Previously, fares covered less than 10% of operations costs.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Routes". Petaluma Transit. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ City of Petaluma - Paratransit
- ^ "Rider Alert: Everyone Rides Free on Petaluma Transit, starting July 1, 2024". Petaluma Transit. July 1, 2024.
- ^ Reich, Greta (July 9, 2024). "'Uncharted territory': Petaluma makes strides in transit trends with free bus services". SFGate. Retrieved July 10, 2024.