Rules of the Road

To ensure a safe and respectful environment for all riders and employees, the following rules apply:
  • No drug use, vaping, e-cigarettes, or smoking
  • No alcoholic beverages
  • No profanity or derogatory language, including racial slurs
  • No weapons of any kind (RCW 9.41.300)
  • No disrespectful, intimidating, violent, loud, unruly, harmful, or harassing behavior
  • Headphones must be used for audio. Use cellphones quietly
  • Appropriate attire is required, including shirts and shoes
  • Service animals must behave appropriately and be under the control of their owner
  • Pets must be secured in an approved carrier


Violators can be suspended from WTA service and facilities.

For the complete Code of Conduct and applicable laws, please see RCW 9.91.025


Assaulting a transit employee is a felony

According to Washington State Law (RCW 9A.36.031), anyone who assaults a person employed as a transit operator or driver, the immediate supervisor of a transit operator or driver, a mechanic, or a security officer, by a public or private transit company or a contracted transit service provider, while that person is performing his or her official duties at the time of the assault is guilty of Assault in the Third Degree. Assault in the Third Degree is a class C felony.

Policies

Strollers

For everyone's safety, children must be removed from strollers when riding the bus.

Your child can remain in the stroller while you're getting on or off the bus.

When possible, strollers should be folded and stowed beneath or between the seats. If your stroller does not fit beneath or between the seats, you can secure it in the wheelchair securement area. Keep in mind that people in wheelchairs always have priority in this area.​


Pets and Service Animals

Service animals are welcome on all WTA buses.

Pets may also ride, however unlike service animals, pets must be secured in an approved pet carrier.