Let us walk you through the basics! Call our office at 541-440-6500 for assistance.

Arrive at your stop a few minutes early. We have bus stop signs or shelters in most places throughout our system. As an added help to the drivers, please flag the bus (raise your hand straight up in the air) as it approaches. When it is dark, please carry a flashlight for your safety and added visibility. Signs on the top front of the bus above the windshield tell you the name of the route. Please refer to the system map for detailed maps and schedules. (see above)

Passenger Assistance: Driver may leave the bus to provide minimal passenger assistance in boarding and exiting the bus.

All passengers must pay a fare or present a ride ticket upong boarding the bus.

Children 17 and under ride for FREE!

High School Students with Student ID ride for FREE!

Veterans ride for FREE!

All UPTD buses are equipped with convenient front-mounted bike racks, making it easy to combine your bike ride with your bus commute. Whether you're biking to work, school, or just out for some fresh air, our Bike & Ride program helps you stay active, save money, and reduce your carbon footprint—all in one trip!

Why Bike & Ride?

• Ride your bike part of the way, then hop on the bus to finish your trip
• Save on parking, gas, and vehicle wear-and-tear
• Help reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality
• Make your commute healthier—and more fun!

Planning a day out? Take the bus to your favorite park or trail, then explore on two wheels!

How It Works

• Bike racks are available on a first come, first served basis and hold 2 to 3 standard single-seat bicycles.
• No motorized bikes, tandems, or tricycles are permitted.
• Riders are responsible for loading and unloading their own bikes. Drivers cannot assist but are happy to give verbal instructions.

Loading Your Bike is Easy:

1. Squeeze the handle to lower the rack.
2. Lift your bike into place, fitting the wheels into the slots.
3. Secure it by raising the support arm over the front tire.

⚠️ Use caution when handling your bike—tires may spin and handlebars can move unexpectedly.

Hop on board with your bike and enjoy a smooth, sustainable ride with UPTD!

Since our drivers carry no change, we ask that you have the exact fare ready as you board. If you need to transfer to continue your trip to your destination, our drivers will be happy to provide a transfer when you arrive at the transfer stop. Transfers cannot be used for the return trip.

For areas that do not have bus stop signs, you can “flagstop” the bus. To request a “flagstop”, please wait for the bus at a pre-approved flagstop location where you can easily be seen by the driver, and in an area the bus can safely pull to the curb without blocking traffic. As the bus approaches, make sure to signal to the driver by raising your hand straight up in the air. Please wait for the bus to make a complete stop and open the front door.

Refrain from smoking and littering on the bus. No food or drinks for consumption. Please see Bus Rules for a complete list of rules.

As the bus approaches your stop, signal the driver that you want off by pulling the cord located above or along the windows. Please allow the driver plenty of notice, at least two blocks, so that they may make a smooth, safe stop.

UPTD welcomes service animals on all vehicles and in its facilities.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is defined as a dog or other animal that is individually trained to perform tasks or work for the benefit of an individual with a disability. These tasks may include, but are not limited to: guiding individuals with visual impairments, alerting individuals with hearing impairments, assisting during a medical emergency, pulling a wheelchair, or retrieving dropped items.

Service animals must remain under the control of their handler at all times. UPTD reserves the right to deny transportation to any service animal that poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others, creates a significantly disruptive environment, or is not properly controlled. For instance, a dog that behaves aggressively or bites may be refused transportation, while a dog that occasionally barks but does not disrupt service would generally be permitted.

Animals that do not qualify as service animals must be transported in a secure, approved pet carrier.

All of our buses are ADA accessible with wheelchair lifts. Please note that each lift supports a maximum weight of 600 lbs, which includes the combined weight of the wheelchair and its occupant.

The wheelchair lifts are also helpful to people with walkers/canes or who have difficulty climbing stairs.

For the comfort and accessibility of our senior and disabled riders, please keep the front seats of the bus available for those who need them. Thank you for your consideration.

Dial 7-1-1 for Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service! A free public service for communication between standard (voice) users and persons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and speech-disabled using text telephones (TTYs) or PCs via the Internet.

7-1-1 and other telephone numbers provided by Oregon TRS. For more information about TRS services visit www.oregonrelay.com.

There are numerous informal park and rides in each of the communities we serve. Please contact the UPTD office at (541) 440-6500 to help you find the one nearest you.