RTA-SCAT Services & General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION      

South County Area Transit  (RTA- SCAT) provides fixed schedule public transportation in the Five-Cities area, which includes Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Shell Beach and Oceano.

For lost articles left on buses, phone (805) 481-7801.  You may board the bus at any established RTA-SCAT bus stop.  

Bicycle racks are available on all RTA-SCAT buses. First come, first served.

All RTA-SCAT buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts to accommodate passengers with disabilities.

FIVE CITIES SHUTTLE -- for information on our Five Cities Shuttle for senior riders, please click here .

The Lopez Lake Shuttle will operate Wednesday through Saturday from June 18 to August 30, 2008. Please click here to see shuttle schedule (English/Español).

 

 

DAYS OF SERVICE


RTA-SCAT operates routes 21, 23 and 24 seven days a week. Operating times differ between routes, please see route schedules for specific hours of service.


RTA-SCAT does not operate on the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

 

 On Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, RTA-SCAT operates according to the Sunday schedule.

FARES

Drivers do not make change.  Exact change is required.

Regular                   $1.00

Senior (65+)           $0.50

Disabled                 $0.50

Children                  Free

Children 5 years of age or younger ride free when traveling with a regular-fare adult.

 (Limit one child per paying adult. Additional children pay regular fare)

 

 

 

RTA-SCAT Transfer Points 

Transfers between South County Area Transit Routes 21 and 24 and Regional Transit Authority Route 10 can be made at the Pismo Beach Prime Outlets. Limited connections can be made between all SCAT routes and RTA Route 10 at Ramona Garden Park in Grover Beach. Click here for the RTA Route 10 schedule: RTA Route 10 English or RTA Ruta 10 Español .

Transfers between SCAT routes are free, however only one transfer per paid fare may be made. Transfers between SCAT and RTA Route 10 require a transfer slip issued by the driver of the bus FROM which you are transferring (please alert the driver of your intent to transfer upon boarding). The transfer slip must be presented to the driver of the bus you are transferring to along with the $.75 transfer fee.

 

 

PASSES

 

 

Passes are available at Arroyo Grande City Hall, Grover Beach City Hall, Pismo Beach Chamber, Arroyo Grande High School, and the SLO Regional Transit Authority.

~ Arroyo Grande City Hall,             214 E. Branch St.

~ Arroyo Grande High School        Valley Road @ Fair Oaks Ave.

~ Grover Beach City Hall,               154 S. 8th St...

~ Pismo Beach Chamber,              581 Dolliver St.

~ San Luis Obispo RTA,                1150 Osos St. #206 SLO

 

Day Pass - Unlimited rides on ALL  RTA-SCAT routes for the date indicated. Available at any Pass Sales outlet or on any SCAT bus.  

~ All Users $3.50

Monthly Pass - Unlimited rides on ALL RTA-SCAT routes for the month indicated.

~ General Public $30.00 Seniors(65-79) and /or Disabled $15.00

 

20 Ride Punch Pass - Valid for 20 one-way rides on ALL RTA-SCAT routes. No expiration date.

~ General Public $16.00     Seniors(65-79) and /or Disabled $8.00

 

Regional Pass - Good for unlimited rides on ALL RTA-SCAT, RTA and SLO Transit routes for the month indicated.

~ General Public: $50.00 Seniors (65-79) and/or Disabled/Students (K-12): $35.00

 

Universal Pass - ALL Fixed Routes and Para transit systems in San Luis Obispo County. Available at the RTA office only (1150 Osos St. #206, San Luis Obispo) 

~ All Users: $30.00

 

V.I.P. Gold Pass - Unlimited rides for seniors 80 or older on ALL RTA and RTA-SCAT routes. Must obtain photo I.D. from RTA. Call 781-4472 for details.

~Seniors 80+: FREE

RTA-SCAT RULES FOR A SAFE RIDE 
  • To ensure a safe and pleasant ride for all bus riders, please observe the following rules when riding an RTA-SCAT bus:
  • NO smoking, food or drinks in the bus;
  • NO loud music on the bus;
  • NO standing or sitting in the step wells or in front of the white line;
  • NO animals on the bus (except service animals);
  • DO NOT willfully disturb other riders;.
  • NO items allowed in aisles or wheelchair spaces. Luggage and carry-on items (including folded strollers) must be stored behind any forward facing seat. Babies must be held by an adult;
  • Front seats are reserved for seniors and passengers with disabilities;
  • Shirts & shoes must be worn when traveling on an RTA-SCAT bus.
  • Children 5 years of age or younger ride free when traveling with a regular-fare adult. (Limit one child per paying adult. Additional children pay regular fare).
  • No smoking, drinking, eating or bare feet is allowed on RTA-SCAT buses.

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