- No smoking of any type is permitted on any RCT bus. The chewing of tobacco or tobacco related products is also forbidden while riding the bus.
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
- No eating or drinking on the bus.
- No littering or defacing of property.
- No profanity or boisterous conduct.
- Radios, scanners, and CD/tape players may not be used on the bus, unless the sound is transmitted to the user by ear plugs or headphones.
- Animals are not permitted on the bus, except seeing eye dogs and hearing aid animals.
- Guns, knives, explosives, dangerous liquids, and hand carried parcels that could cause injury to other passengers are banned by law.
- Shirts and shoes must be worn.
All RCT city bus routes begin and end in downtown Mansfield at the Stanton Transit Center. The Stanton Transit Center is located at the Northwest corner of South Diamond Street and East First Street. When boarding the bus, always look at the destination sign located above the windshield to make sure it is the bus that you want. The destination sign will tell you the route number and the major street that bus will be operating on. Buses that have destination signs that read “Not in Service,” “Garage,” or “Charter” will not pick up passengers. Destination signs are also located behind the front door above the passenger window. If you have any questions about a bus route or destination, just ask the drivers. They will be happy to assist you.
Bus Stop Signs
RCT buses will stop to pick up and drop off passengers anywhere along
the bus route, provided a safe stop can be made. There are more than 500
RCT bus stop signs located throughout the city for visible recognition
of a bus route. Due to certain traffic patterns and circumstances beyond
our control, boarding at RCT Bus Stop signs only will be observed
at the following locations.
- West Park Shopping Center
- Kingsgate Mall
- Richland Mall
- Malabar Middle School
Some routes with many student riders may ask students to board only at RCT Bus Stop signs. For other possible exceptions, call 522-4504.
On-time service is what RCT strives to provide. Watches and clocks seldom agree and a minute or two difference could mean a missed bus. Arrive at your bus stop 3 to 5 minutes before your departure time. Occasionally traffic conditions, inclement weather, passenger loads, or other uncontrollable conditions may cause a bus to run behind its published schedule. Please be patient if this occurs. RCT will make every effort to get late buses back on schedule as quickly as possible.
To board the bus, raise your arm to get the driver's attention or board at one of the RCT Bus Stop signs. Bus stop signs are located about every 2 blocks. Always board at the far corner — never in the middle — and always wait for the bus to come to you. Always enter through the front doors. In order to help to protect drivers and passengers, drivers do not make change. Drivers are not allowed to deposit fares for passengers. Please have your fare ready to deposit in the farebox when you board the bus. If you will require a free transfer, ask the driver for a transfer slip as soon as you board the bus. Please ask the driver any questions that you may have about the routes and schedules, and then take a seat and enjoy your ride. Always let other passengers disembark before boarding the bus.
For your safety, please remain seated while the bus is moving. Keep you arms and head inside the bus at all times. If it is necessary for you to stand, please move to the rear of the bus and hold the handrails for your safety and the safety of others. Priority seating for senior citizens and handicapped persons is located at the front of the bus. Please move to another seat, from the priority seating, if asked to do so by the driver. Remember, federal law prohibits the operation of the bus if passengers are standing forward of the white line at the front of the bus.
When you want to get off the bus, press the yellow touch tape above or between the windows one block before your stop. When possible, use the rear door to exit from the bus. Senior citizens and handicapped should always use the front door to exit.
All RCT city buses begin and end their routes in downtown Mansfield at the Stanton Transit Center. This center is located at 74 South Diamond Street at the northwest corner of South Diamond Street and East First Street. Transfers between routes can be made easily at this location. This facility also services Greyhound Bus Lines, Lakefront Trailways, and Quality Cab Co.
In winter, due to snow, ice, wind, or if the city has declared a snow emergency, some routes may have to be altered or run in a reverse direction. Public service announcements on snow routes will be made on local radio stations. However, some changes happen before updates are broadcast. Call 522-4504 for the most up-to-date information.
Check all packages and belongings before you leave the bus. If you find something on the bus, please give it to the driver. RCT's lost and found department is open Monday - Friday, 8 am -5 pm. All items found on the bus are taken to the office each night and held for 30 days. Items may be identified and claimed in person at our office at 232 North Main Street.