The following are necessary to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system. Failure to comply with these rules, regulations, procedures, or guidelines may result in the denial of service and/or arrest.
- No open containers, alcohol, controlled substances, or illegal use of paint or glue
- Open or large batteries, gas cans, fuel, or hazardous materials are not permitted
- No smoking, eating, or drinking of any beverage
- No running in the aisles or playing loud music - use headphones
- Speak softly when using a cell phone
- Keep entrances, exits and aisles clear of obstruction
- No rude, abusive, or vulgar language or behavior
- Do not write, paint, or destroy bus property or facilities
- No loitering at any HART facility or around bus stops
- Do not use skates, skateboard, bikes, hover boards, or scooters on buses or HART facilities
- Shoes and shirts are required
- Stay in your seats until the bus comes to a halt
- Keep your hands and head inside the bus
- Stay clear of the doors until they are opened
- Do not cross the street in front of a bus after exiting the vehicle
- Do not open the windows
- Report suspicious packages or behavior to the operator
- Please have fare, passes, and IDs ready before boarding
- Please yield priority seating to seniors and people with disabilities
- Pets must be contained in secure, clean, hand-held, and leak proof cages. The cage/carrier must be small enough to fit in the owners lap
What is Open Carry? Open Carry allows individuals who are legally allowed to possess a firearm to open carry, uncovered, in plain view of the public. This law grants individuals the constitutional right to bear arms for self-defense purposes.
The Open Carry law will be effective from September 25, 2025, onwards.
HART policy allows the possession of firearms at any HART transit / transfer center or on any vehicle by any member of the public that is legal to do so. Section 790.10 prohibits displaying a firearm in a “rude, careless, angry, or threatening manner,” unless done in lawful self-defense. Members of the public are restricted from openly carrying in restricted spaces such as employee-only spaces, staff-only areas, behind counters, or in employee-only offices. It is still illegal and the public are not authorized to carry firearms into HART’s public meetings.
