Riding with OCCT

Please read the following helpful information on OCCT guidelines and regulations: 

General Information

• Plan ahead. Refer to our schedule on our website: www.occtransport.org 
• If you find the bus you are trying to take is consistently full, there are alternative options. 
• Murray street is serviced by the Westside Shuttle, Leroy Southside and UDC - Riverside. Refer to the schedule for stop locations and times. 
• Front street is serviced by the Westside Shuttle, Leroy Southside and UDC- Riverside. 
• There are 5 buses that service the UDC center every hour. 
• Consider taking an earlier bus. 
• Consider using BC transit as an alternative option. 
• Go to www.ridebctransit.com for more information. 

Catching our Buses

• Know when your bus is scheduled to arrive and be at the stop 5-10 minutes beforehand. 
• When the bus is approaching, wave or flag it down so the driver knows you are waiting to board. 
• Wait for the bus on the sidewalk, NOT on the street. 
• ALWAYS enter through the front door, NEVER the back door unless instructed to do so by the driver. 
• Allow passengers to finish exiting the bus before you board. 
• Have your BU ID out and ready to scan prior to boarding the bus. 
• Move to the rear of the bus when you are standing. 

When Riding the Bus

• Respect our buses as you would Binghamton University property. 
• Keep noise to a tolerable level, as per the driver’s discretion. This includes talking and loud music. 
• We have a garbage at the front of the bus, please use it. 
• There is no standing after 12 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. This is for passenger safety. 

Leaving the Bus

• Call next stop clearly and loudly. 
• Call your stop early enough for the driver to be able to stop. 
• Do not stand in the stairwell or in front of the white line. 
• NEVER CROSS IN FRONT OF THE BUS. 
• If you don’t know where your stop is, ask the driver. We are there to help. 

Lost Items

• Check your seat when you stand up to leave for items you may have left. 
• We do not handle lost items. Our lost and found goes directly to UPD. 
• If you lose your ID, you can input your B-number into the scanner. 

Riding Late Night

• Late night buses are often late due to vomit incidents and vandalism. 
• If you feel sick, tell the driver or monitor. A garbage can will be provided. 
• Don’t crowd the doors. They have broken before. 
• Keep a safe distance away from the bus at the union so they have a clear path to leave. 
• Failure to follow regulations will result in expulsion from the bus. 

Additional Information

• Follow us on twitter for service updates and alerts 
• Text “Follow @OCCT” to 40404 to subscribe. 
• Plan ahead. 
• Our schedules are different on the weekends. Pay attention to which schedule you are reading.