A. All AC Transit buses are equipped with easy-to-use bicycle racks. Racks are mounted on the front of the bus and each holds two bikes. You can board a bicycle any time of day, without an extra fare or permit.
You may only load and unload bicycles at AC Transit bus stops. Space on the rack is available on a first come, first-served basis. If the rack is full, please wait for the next bus. On MCI buses, the deep green-colored vehicles typically used for transbay routes, there are under carriage bike racks that can accommodate two additional bikes. From 5:30am to midnight, place all bicycles on bike racks or in the under carriage—bicycles are not permitted inside the bus. From midnight to 5:30am weekdays and midnight to 9:00am weekends and holidays, you may carry bikes inside buses with at least two doors if the rack is full and space is available inside the bus.
Bike racks can accommodate two wheeled bicycles (no tandems) with a wheelbase of
up to 44 inches and a wheel size of at least 16 inches. Cyclists must load and unload their own bikes. The bus driver cannot assist you with loading or unloading your bike. AC Transit is not responsible for loss of or damage to bicycles carried on bike racks or in the undercarriage. If you accidentally leave your bike on the bus, call AC Transit Lost & Found at (510) 891- 4706. All found bicycles are brought to 1600 Franklin Street in downtown Oakland, generally two days following loss, and are kept for 30 days thereafter. |