Riders are reminded that all trips should be for essential reasons only such as commuting to school, work, grocery shopping, medical appointments and treatments, pharmacy visits, and participating in school lunch programs.
TARTA continues to work diligently to provide all employees and riders with the safest possible environment. Since early March, TARTA has taken multiple steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and developed safety protocols including:
All passengers must use a facial covering and TARTA is able to provide these complimentary if needed.
TARTA is not collecting fares at this time to reduce interaction between riders and drivers.
Customers are instructed to board from the rear door of the bus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends social distancing in public settings. Therefore, TARTA will limit bus capacity to 10 passengers and provide shadow buses for increased demand. Call-A-Ride service is limited to 5 passengers per vehicle. When using TARPS service, passengers are requested to adhere to social distancing as much as possible while riding in a TARPS vehicle.
Hand sanitizer dispensers are available on TARTA vechiles
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hand sanitizer and gloves are provided to all employees.
TARTA regularly informs employees about best practices and protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
Non-essential employees are working remotely.
TARTA facilities have been closed to the public to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Continue to protect yourself and others by following these health tips:
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Wash your hands regularly – it is best to wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
If soap and water is not available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content.
Practice social distancing at all times. The CDC recommends standing at least 6 feet away from others when possible.
If you have to cough or sneeze, cover it with a tissue and dispose of it as soon as possible. If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow.
Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care.
For more information on what TARTA is doing in response to the coronavirus pandemic, visit tarta.com/coronavirus.
