Service Information
BMTA Fixed Route Service
Bay Metro Transit Authority (BMTA)Hours of Operation
The hours of operation vary by the route number. To see when each individual route runs, go to https://baymetro.com/routes-schedules/ and click on the route to view its schedule.
Method/Rules for Scheduling a RideFixed route rides do not need to be scheduled. If using complementary paratransit service, call dispatch at 989-894-2900, EXT 2.
Paratransit rides must be reserved one day in advance of the ride.
More Important Details
Operating Area
Eleven fixed routes service much of Bay County, including the communities of Bay City, Essexville, Kawkawlin, Linwood, Pinconning, Auburn, and University Center (home of Delta College and Saginaw Valley State University)
See routes, schedules, and the BMTA route map here
*Complementary paratransit provided by BMTA DART
Fares
Standard Fare
Adult: $1.00 one way
Reduced Fare
- Student: $0.75 one way
- Senior: $0.50 one way
- Persons with a Disabilities: $0.50 one way
Accessibility & Eligibility
Paratransit/Reduced Fare Eligibility
Complementary paratransit services are available for those who are unable to use the fixed route services due to a disability. To qualify for paratransit services, the DART/ADA Certification Application must be filled out. The applicant must provide contact information for a physician and/or healthcare professional who is familiar with their disability for verification purposes. This application also qualifies a person for disability reduced fare.
Students and Seniors ages 60 and over may show valid identification for reduced fare rates.
Transit Service Accessibility
Fixed route buses have wheelchair lifts/ramps. Complementary paratransit services are also available for those who are unable to use the fixed route services due to a disability.
Additional Notes
BMTA also provides a countywide, curb-to-curb demand response service – Bay DART. See Bay DART service for more information.
Provider Information
Bay Metro Transit Authority (BMTA)
Major Public Transit Agency
County: Bay County
Additional Contact Information
Main Office1510 N. Johnson Street
Bay City, MI 48708
Central Bus Station (downtown)
1124 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
Concerns/Suggestions: concerns@baymetro.com
General Manager: generalmanager@baymetro.com
Dispatch: dispatch@baymetro.com
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