Rules of Conduct

PATS Code of Conduct:
(Applies to all vehicles, bus stops, & buildings)


 

  1. Pay the correct fare when boarding
  2. Respect others at all times
  3. No profane or vulgar language on PATS property
  4. Do not defecate, urinate, or release other body fluids on the bus
  5. Phone, radio, cassette, cd, or music player with headphones only with the volume level so that others can't hear it
  6. Do not abuse, threaten or attack other passengers or the bus operator
  7. Do not board bus under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  8. Do not engage in lewd or offensive conduct or indecent exposure
  9. Do not place anything on the floor that may roll or move when unattended
  10. Properly controlled “service animals” accompanying disabled persons are the only animals permitted
  11. Be polite, leave the front seat available for senior citizens and disabled people
  12. Prohibited items include, but not limited to: Guns, Hazardous Materials, Explosives, Knives, and Dangerous Liquids
  13. Reduced Fare Passengers must present required identification upon boarding, or pay the full fare
  14. No smoking, drinking or eating in PATS vehicles
  15. All passengers must respect the comfort of others sensitive to fragrances and consider a “scent free” environment of the vehicle
  16. All passengers are required to abide by applicable safety belt regulations
  17. Please remain seated until the bus comes to a complete halt
  18. All passengers must be fully clothed, including shirts and shoes
  19. *Violations will be reported to the local authorities for disposition. Buses are equipped with audio/video recording devices. Violators forfeit any unused portion of pass, ticket or cash fee. 

 


Carry-On Items:

To provide safe and reliable transportation service to the public, we must limit carry-on items to what the boarding passenger can safely bring aboard at one time. 


Security:

 

  1. When exiting a vehicle, make sure to take all belongings.
  2. Do not accept packages from strangers or agree to carry any packages from one location to another.
  3. Report any suspicious packages, people or activity to your driver or PATS immediately.