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Hours of Operation:
Mason City Transit operates from 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on certain holidays.
Mason City Transit Service is not offered on the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Fares:
Adults and students $.50 per one-way trip; monthly bus passes and tokens are available in City Hall on the first floor directly across the street from the Central Park Transit Depot.
Help us provide you with better service by having exact change, token, or pass ready when boarding.
Discounted fares are available for elderly passengers with qualifying low income. Call City Hall 641-421-3600 for information.
This is Your Bus
Mason City Public Transit is owned and operated by the City of Mason City. To maintain the excellent service that is now provided, the system needs your support and assistance. You can help by following the safety policies, by not littering, and by reporting any vandalism to the driver.
Bus Stops
Mason City Public Transit will stop at any intersection along the route. Please signal as the bus approaches to ensure that the driver knows you want to ride the bus.
Waiting for the Bus
Wait at any intersection for the bus. Be sure that the driver can see you so you are not passed by. Always signal the driver to stop the bus.
Boarding the Bus
Allow passengers to exit the bus before you board. Please have exact fare, token, or pass ready. Bus drivers do not carry change. Riders must show their monthly bus pass every time a bus is boarded.
In winter, always check the front steps for snow, ice or slush and hold on to the handrail.
Riding the Bus
After paying your fare, please move to the rear of the bus. Please keep front seats available for elderly or disabled passengers, or passengers with small children. Please remain seated until leaving the bus. If you must walk on a moving bus, hold on to the stanchions or seat backs..
Let your driver know well in advance of your desired stop.
Please help keep your buses clean by taking newspapers with you and by keeping your feet off the seats.
Exiting the Bus
Give the driver ample notice that you wish to exit the bus. After you exit, do not cross the street in front of the bus; wait until the bus leaves the stop.
Transfers
It may be necessary to use two routes to complete your trip. To do this you will need to request a transfer. If you need to transfer, please inform your driver when you exit the bus. Transfers are only valid for the completion of a one-way trip and must be made with the first available bus. Transfers are good at Central Park only. In case of a fare dispute with the driver, please pay the fare and call 641-421-3616 to resolve the problem.
For Your Safety
Certain items are prohibited on Mason City Public Transit for safety reasons. No gasoline or flammable liquids; no fire arms, BB guns or air guns; no animals (except for trained service animals); no bicycles inside the bus; no open alcoholic beverages; no car batteries; no items which the driver regards as a safety hazard.
Baby strollers, shopping carts, and other items must be kept out of the aisles. Children must be removed from the stroller and either held by the parent or guardian or placed in a seat. The stroller must then be placed so that it does not interfere with traffic in the aisles.
Please carry children or hold their hand while exiting.
Please remain seated while the bus is in motion. Do not place head or hands outside the bus windows.
Do not stand next to or ahead of the driver. Do not talk to the driver while the bus is in motion.
Transporting Cans for Recycling
Recyclable cans must be double bagged in clean bags that won't leak or smell. Bags must be small enough for passenger to hold on lap and not interfere with other passengers.
Lost & Found
If you believe you have lost an article on the bus, contact Mason City Transit at 641-421-3616