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June 08 1:00 AM

Route 7 bus 751 is running 10 down due to traffic

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June 08 1:00 AM

Route 8 bus 4003 is running 11 down due to traffic

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June 08 1:00 AM

Route 4 bus 756 is running 10 down due to traffic

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June 08 1:00 AM

Route 10 bus 3506 is running 19 down due to traffic

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June 08 12:00 AM

Route 20 is behind 20 minutes due to traffic

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June 08 12:00 AM

Route 21 is behind 10 minutes due to traffic

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June 08 12:00 AM

Route 9 is 18 minutes behind due to traffic

June 04 6:00 AM

Beginning June 8, routes 8, 10 and 40 will be stopping at 9th and Main due to Main Street Road closure. Visit our website for more information ridevrt.org/changes.

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June 04 5:00 AM

The inbound stop at Vista and Sun Rise Rim is closed due to construction. No temp stop has been placed. Please use the stop before at the Airport or at the stop after at Canal.

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June 04 5:00 AM

Beginning June 8 Routes 4, 7, 9, 16, and 17 will be moved to the Lower Deck at Main Street Station. Please visit our website for details, www.ridevrt.org/changes.

June 04 4:00 AM

Visit our website for details on service changes effective June 8. www.ridevrt.org/changes

June 04 4:00 AM

Outbound and inbound will be on long term detour at Fort and 15th area due to construction. No stops will be missed for both routes.

June 01 2:00 AM

Route 9 OB stop at State and Ellen's Ferry closed. No temp stop placed.

May 26 5:00 AM

Stop at 9th & River will be closed due to construction from 5/11/2026 to 7/31/2026. No temp stop placed.

May 15 5:00 AM

Inbound stops at Americana & Ann Morrison and Americana & Shoreline closed. Temp stop placed far side of Shoreline. No temp stop placed for Ann Morrison, please use American & Latah stop if needed.

May 15 5:00 AM

Outbound stops at Americana & Shoreline and Americana & Ann Morrison closed. Temp stop placed far side of Ann Morrison. No temp stop placed for Shoreline, please use River & 15th stop if needed.

May 15 4:00 AM

Inbound State and Pierce Park stop closed, no temp placed due to construction.

March 02 1:00 AM

Route 16: Stops on 1st & Idaho and 1st & Bannock will be closed. Please use the bus stop on Main & 1st.

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Rules & Safety

Know Before Your Trip

While onboard the bus, we ask that you observe a few courtesies to make the ride easier, safer, and more comfortable for yourself and other passengers.

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    Prohibited On The Bus

    Smoking (including smokeless electronic cigarettes) or drinking alcohol

    Refusing to pay the fare

    Littering

    Using profanity, or engaging in disruptive behavior

    Threatening or harassing the driver or other passengers

    Spraying of aerosol cans or misting substances (e.g. perfume)

    Open food or non-spill-proof drink containers

    Flammables (such as gas cans) and vehicle batteries

    Strollers, grocery carts, etc. that are too large to fit between the rows of seats

    Animals (except service animals) that are not in an approved container that can fit on your lap

    Snow skis

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    Requirements To Ride The Bus

    Wear shirts and shoes

    Listen to music only through headphones and keep the volume low enough so other riders can’t hear it

    Remain seated while bus is in motion (when possible)

    Keep your feet off the seats

    Keep your hands, arms and head inside the bus.

    Do not shout out the window

    Respect fellow riders – no loud talking with passengers or on your cell phone

    No refunds or replacement bus passes for purchased, lost, expired, or stolen passes.

    Our policy for passengers who want to remain on the same bus for extended periods of time is they may only ride a bus route from the stop they used to get on the bus back to the same stop. Once the passenger leaves the bus, he or she may ride another bus or wait for the next bus on the same route to ride again.

Business man riding the bus listening to music with headphones from his cell phone

What about baggage?

Baggage that can be stored under a passenger’s seat, on a passenger’s lap, and/or on the seat next to the passenger will be admitted. The luggage/baggage cannot protrude to another seat, into the aisle, or otherwise interfere with other passengers. Baggage that will not be admitted on board include any large, bulky, dangerous, or offensive article that may cause harm or discomfort to any passenger.

 

What about smoking?

Smoking is prohibited on all Valley Regional Transit vehicles, as well as in these areas:

  • Inside or outside Main Street Station, the Happy Day Transit Center or the Valley Regional Transit Administrative Offices.
  • Within the bus transfer location on the south side of Main Street between 9th Street and 8th Street.
  • Within the bus transfer location at the Boise Towne Square Mall, consisting of the entire raised concrete waiting location and extending out twenty (20) feet into the parking lot on all sides.
  • Within 20 feet of all other bus stops, benches, stations, platforms, and shelters.

 

What about mobility devices?

Mobility devices such as wheelchairs and scooters are allowed on our buses. Please note that mandatory securement is required for all mobility devices inside the bus.

View of baggage space under bus seats