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Welcome to the Beaver County Transit Authority Travel Training: How to Ride the BCTA Fixed Route System. We understand that riding the bus, especially for the first time can be intimidating. This training is intended to give you all the information you need to make your travels easy.
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When you board the bus, please follow these tips to pay as quickly as possible to ensure the bus stays on time.
Both the Route 1 and Route 2 offer free fare zones in specific retail areas. Your fare is free if you board and deboard in this zone.
BCTA offers 4 fixed routes in Beaver County. These are:
Each printed schedule has four timetables. To find the right one for you, look at these three sections in their titles.
Each schedule only has the timetables for that specific route. Using the last step will make sure this is correct.
Each of our routes have a start and end point. To find the correct direction, make sure the direction you are going matches the one listed here.
BCTA operates on a reduced schedule on Saturdays and Holidays. In this tab, you will be able to identify which one you are looking for
The stops are separated by the town name where they are located. When trying to reach your destination by a certain time, you should reference the closest stop and work backwards.
To find an estimated time, use the stop before and after your location. Your stop will fall somewhere in the middle. You can also use our real-time bus tracker to find how far the bus is from you.
While we do our best to serve Beaver County, we do not provide service on the following holidays. New Years Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Thanksgiving - Christmas
Don't want to carry around the bus schedule or spend time searching to find your stop? Use the BCTA trip planner to find directions on our system from where you need to be!
Each bus is equipped to provide convenient access for those passengers using mobility devices such as scooters, wheelchairs, and walkers.
In accordance with the ADA, all timed bus stops will be announced. Time stops are listed on BCTA's printed schedules.
BCTA's entire fleet (no matter what service) is handicap accessible.
More information can be obtained by calling BCTA's Customer Service Line at 724-728-8600 or by visiting our website at http://www.bcta.com.
Scan the QR code and download the app from the App Store. Once downloaded, select “Continue”.
To find the stops and routes closest to you, grant GPS access. You can also skip this option.
Select “BCTA” on the screen of transit authorities closest to you.
Select “Done” and you are ready to start exploring the app!
Your location will show up on the map in the home screen. To find specific routes, click “Select Route”
Once you select a route, you can view real-time location of all buses currently serving that route.
Tap the Menu icon in the top left corner and select “All Stops”
A list of all stops will appear starting with the stop closest to your current location.
To find a specific stop, select search at the top of the screen. You can search by location or the stop ID on the bus stop sign.
Once the stop is selected, the next two departure times will show up.
Download the mobile app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Select the ticket you would like to purchase (In-County, Out-of County, or Express)
Select the ticket type you would like to purchase (Single Ride, All Day Pass, etc.)
Read the Ticket Terms and select “Accept and continue”
Create a new account by entering your email and password. If you already have account, select the “Log In” tab and enter your information.
Select your payment method. Apple Pay is available or you can add a new card by selecting the information. Your card can be saved to your account.
One the purchase is complete, you can access the pass in your “Ticket Wallet”. Select the pass to open it.
Passes do not activate unless selected. Be sure to activate the pass only when you are ready to board the bus. There is a 2 hour time limit for use before expiration.
