In response to the
re-opening of Ohio’s businesses, the Toledo Area Regional
Transit Authority (TARTA) will return its Call-a-Ride and
Express Service on June 8 but with new COVID-19 protocols
for the safety of riders and drivers. In addition, TARTA is
introducing two pilot bus routes in Rossford and Sylvania
(township and city) using 35-foot vehicles to be able to
accommodate up to 10 passengers in these higher demand
service areas. On June 8, TARTA’s current service will also
expand its hours of operations to 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
TARTA will continue to
require that all trips be for essential reasons only such as
commuting to work, grocery shopping, medical appointments
and treatments, pharmacy visits, and participating in summer
school lunch programs. All passengers must use a facial
covering and TARTA is able to provide these complimentary if
needed.
Call-a-Ride
Call-a-Ride will operate
Monday-Saturday from 9a.m. to 4p.m. in these local
communities: Maumee, Ottawa Hills, Rossford, Sylvania,
Sylvania Township and Waterville. TARTA is introducing the
following new rider safety protocols to minimize the spread
of COVID-19:
• Call-a-Ride reservations
must be made by 3p.m. the day before the requested service
by calling 419-243 RIDE (7433). For Monday service,
reservations must be made by 3p.m. on Saturday.
• Call-a-Ride is by
reservations only. There is no walk-on option.
• There will be no fee to
use Call-a-Ride.
• To ensure social
distancing within vehicles, there is a limit of 2 passengers
at all times. Customers are limited to one round-trip per
day to help manage demand.
New Rossford and Sylvania
Service
In order to meet ridership
demand in Rossford, Sylvania and Sylvania Township, TARTA is
testing new service options in these communities through
fixed-routes and utilizing 35- foot buses to carry up to 10
passengers per vehicle. Routes are designed to connect
riders with employment, shopping and other essential
locations. The service will run Monday – Saturday. No fares
will be collected, and customers are required to enter the
bus from the rear door.
Express Service
TARTA will return Express
Service to downtown Toledo for Maumee and Waterville
commuters. This service is offered Monday through Friday.
For more information about
service routes, hours and customer amenities, visit
www.tarta.com or call 419-243-RIDE (7433). All TARTA
facilities continue to remain closed including the Downtown
Hub, Central Avenue Administrative Offices, and TARPS
Offices.
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