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The Bus manages a variety of social media pages and strives to share informative, engaging, supportive communities where we can share information and have conversations. We do our best to share information that is important to our passengers, listen to their feedback, and answer questions. If you post, respond or comment on any of our pages, you are agreeing to abide by the guidelines below. Pleas

e keep in mind that the comments and responses that you read on our pages that are not posted by The Bus come from members of the public. The comments posted on our page by the public do not necessarily reflect the views of The Bus. The Bus also reserves the right to reject or remove comments that are not in keeping with its policy
and to block or ban users/followers who violate this policy. Finally, please note that our social media pages are not the right forum to make formal complaints. To make a formal complaint, please call The Bus’s administrative office at 209-723-3100 or visit www.mercedthebus.com

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We ask that everyone show respect for other members of our social media communities. We encourage and welcome your comments and feedback, provided that you share your
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We will do our best to respond quickly to your comments and questions. Generally, we check in frequently during business hours and once on non-business days. Although we are moderating our page to help ensure that users’ posts comply with these Guidelines, we cannot be responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any comments or materials posted by users.

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By posting on one or more of our social media channels, you understand that your posts, and
any ideas or techniques contained in them, may be freely used by us in any way and in any
media, including on this forum, on our other websites and social media pages, and in our business. Accordingly, please do not submit any ideas or materials that you wish to keep confidential or for which you expect to receive compensation. In addition, when you post in any of our social media channels, your name, likeness and social media handle will be visible and associated with your post and if we re-use your post elsewhere, we may display your name, likeness and handle there as well.

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- If you are between 13 to 17 years old, please do not post your comment without the knowledge and permission of a parent or legal guardian.

-If you are an adult, and your post contains the name or likeness of a minor, you must be the parent or legal guardian of that minor.

5. Legal action

- Your comment, response, or other posting may be submitted to law enforcement if we have a good faith belief that inappropriate information, inappropriate behavior, or any other violation requires law enforcement protection or guidance to maintain the safety of the public or an individual.

Please be advised that there will be no bus service (including the UC Route) on Monday, September 7th in honor of the La...
09/01/2026

Please be advised that there will be no bus service (including the UC Route) on Monday, September 7th in honor of the Labor Day holiday. In addition, The Bus’ administrative office will also be closed that day.

Regular operations and office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

For questions or assistance, please contact (209) 723-3100 or email [email protected].

Thanks to Measure V, ADA-eligible individuals can ride The Bus for free!  In order to ride any fixed-route or microtrans...
08/29/2026

Thanks to Measure V, ADA-eligible individuals can ride The Bus for free!

In order to ride any fixed-route or microtransit service (aka The Micro Bus) for free, just show the driver a valid ADA Paratransit card or Medicare card with a photo ID, take a seat and enjoy the air-conditioned ride.

To use the Paratransit service – which is also free - passengers must go through an approval process in advance. To apply for Paratransit service, please call 1-877-232-7433 or visit www.mercedthebus.com/147/Paratransit to obtain the application and submission instructions.

Measure V is a half-cent transportation sales tax passed in November 2016 by Merced County voters for the purposes of local transportation maintenance and improvements over a 30-year span. Five percent of all revenue generated by the Measure is dedicated to the support of transit services within Merced County. For more information about Measure V, visit: www.mcagov.org/MeasureV

Welcome back Bobcats! Remember that all new and returning UC Merced students can ride all fixed-route service on The Bus...
08/27/2026

Welcome back Bobcats!

Remember that all new and returning UC Merced students can ride all fixed-route service on The Bus for FREE by showing your current student ID to the bus driver. Catch a bus to directly to campus on the UC route from a number of stops throughout Merced or use other routes for shopping, entertainment, appointments, or visiting friends. Our fixed-route buses have bike racks, AC, and free Wi-Fi on board. All routes and schedules can be found on our website at: www.mercedthebus.com

There’s no better way to get to campus – or around town!

Welcome back to campus Merced College students! Remember that you can ride all fixed-route service on The Bus for FREE b...
08/25/2026

Welcome back to campus Merced College students!

Remember that you can ride all fixed-route service on The Bus for FREE by showing your current student ID to the bus driver. Our fixed-route buses have bike racks, AC, and free Wi-Fi on board. 🚲🛜

🚏All routes and schedules can be found on our website at: www.mercedthebus.com

There’s no better way to get to class this semester – we’ll see you on board!💙💛

We want to hear from you!We're proposing some new policies and fare changes, and we want your thoughts.  Take our short ...
08/24/2026

We want to hear from you!

We're proposing some new policies and fare changes, and we want your thoughts. Take our short survey by scanning the QR code or going online at: https://mcagov.typeform.com/to/yIme0CB5

The public comment period is open from August 24-September 27, 2026.

For more information including copies of the new policies, visit: www.mercedthebus.com/proposedfares

Take a screenshot of your completed survey and bring it to The Bus office located at 357 W. 18th Street in Merced by Monday, September 28th to receive a free promotional item! Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (closed 12-1pm for lunch).

Thanks to Measure V, seniors (aged 62 years old and up) can ride The Bus for free!  In order to ride any fixed-route or ...
08/21/2026

Thanks to Measure V, seniors (aged 62 years old and up) can ride The Bus for free! In order to ride any fixed-route or microtransit service (aka The Micro Bus) for free, just show the driver a valid photo ID that shows your date of birth when you board, hop on and enjoy the air-conditioned ride.

Measure V is a half-cent transportation sales tax passed in November 2016 by Merced County voters for the purposes of local transportation maintenance and improvements over a 30-year span. Five percent of all revenue generated by the Measure is dedicated to the support of transit services within Merced county.

For more information about Measure V, visit: www.mcagov.org/MeasureV

Kinda chic? We think so. ✨🚌Affordable. Convenient. Better for the environment.Basically… riding The Bus is a whole vibe....
08/13/2026

Kinda chic? We think so. ✨🚌

Affordable. Convenient. Better for the environment.

Basically… riding The Bus is a whole vibe. 💁‍♀️🚌

Missing free fares? There are still many residents who may qualify to ride The Bus for free as follows:🔵 Seniors (aged 6...
08/12/2026

Missing free fares? There are still many residents who may qualify to ride The Bus for free as follows:

🔵 Seniors (aged 62 years or older)
- Identification accepted: Valid photo ID that shows date of birth
- Services accepted on: Fixed-route and Microtransit (The Micro Bus)

🟢 Veterans
- Identification accepted: Department of Veterans Affairs card, Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC), or a driver's license with ‘Veteran’ designation
- Services accepted on: Fixed-route and Microtransit (The Micro Bus)

🔵 ADA-eligible
- Identification accepted: ADA paratransit card issued by The Bus, or a Medicare card with photo ID
- Services accepted on: Paratransit, Fixed-route and Microtransit (The Micro Bus)

🟢 UC Merced and Merced College students
- Identification accepted: Current student ID
- Services accepted on: Fixed-route only

Our Staff is always willing to go the extra mile!🌟Our staff is always working to provide the very best service to our ri...
08/11/2026

Our Staff is always willing to go the extra mile!🌟

Our staff is always working to provide the very best service to our riders!

Quality Service, Delivered by Dedicated Drivers! 🚌🦺Our drivers are always working to provide the very best service to ou...
08/08/2026

Quality Service, Delivered by Dedicated Drivers! 🚌🦺

Our drivers are always working to provide the very best service to our riders!

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369 W 18th Street
Merced, CA
95340

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Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 8pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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