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Posted on: February 3, 2023

Connecting Communities On The S Service Launch

Connecting Communities on The S, Free Rides March 5-18, image of a group of people next to The S bus

The Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA) is launching systemwide service changes on March 5, 2023, as a result of its Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) findings from 2022. The changes will help provide transit equity across The ...

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Service Change Details Ride the S
Posted on: March 4, 2023

MJC Students Ride Free

MJC Students Ride Free, image of The S bus, Ride The S logo

Modesto Junior College (MJC) students can ride The S for free by showing their MJC Student ID card with a current semester sticker to the bus driver.* 

Here's how it works:

1.   Obtain an MJC Student ID Card and current s...

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Fares Ride the S
Posted on: March 3, 2023

Veterans Eligible for Half Fare

Veterans always ride at half fare, image of a saluting man in military garb next to an American flag

Veterans, Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Medicare Recipients are eligible for Half-Fare One Day, Seven Day or 31 Day Passes valid on all fixed routes.  A StanRTA Half Fare Discount Card, Medicare Card, ADA Paratransit Eligibility Card, o...

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Fares Ride the S
Posted on: January 2, 2023

Activated Passes During Free Ride Promotion Days

Activated Passes are Nonrefundable, image of The S bus and Fixed Route 31 Day Pass

To riders who did not hear about last month’s free-ride promotion in advance and activated a multi-day pass: The S does not offer exchanges, replacements, or refunds. This policy applies to passes that have been folded, ripped, or water damaged and includ...

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Fares Ride the S
Posted on: September 1, 2022

The S is Here for Students and Caregivers

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Coordinating school carpools, drop-off, and pickup can be daunting for any parent or caregiver, especially for those who work during school hours. It can be difficult for many adults to travel to their child's school for plays, sporting events, and even p...

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Posted on: October 1, 2022

Help Us See You

Don't get left behind, give us a wave, image of a rider waving to an approaching S bus

It is getting dark earlier in the evening and staying dark later in the morning which can often make it difficult for drivers to see riders waiting for a bus. Don’t let your bus driver pass you by! Make sure your driver can see you at your stop and let yo...

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