Bucks County Transport

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Bucks County Transport
Bucks County Transport logo.png
HeadquartersHolicong, Pennsylvania
Service areaBucks County, Pennsylvania
Service typeBus
AllianceOperates TMA Bucks Rushbus service
Websitehttps://www.bctransport.org
Bucks County Transport-operated Rushbus at Warminster station

Buck County Transport (BCT) is a private, non-profit organization that operates transportation services in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. BCT is headquartered in Holicong, Pennsylvania, and operates bus services throughout Bucks County.[1] The organization currently operates a shared ride program, two DART bus lines, and provides discounted transportation for participants of the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) and for disabled persons. In addition, Bucks County Transport operates TMA Bucks' Rushbus services.[2]

Services[]

  • Shared Ride Program[3]
    • Registered parties are able to schedule transportation with Bucks County Transport. Service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis and transportation must be scheduled at least two days in advance.
  • DART Bus Lines
    • Doylestown DART
    • DART West
  • Bucks County Courthouse Shuttle[4]
  • Medical Assistance Transportation[5]
    • Free transportation is provided for MATP consumers to all health care services that are covered by MATP.
  • Persons with Disabilities Program[6]
    • Bucks County residents between the ages of 18 and 64 that can provide written verification of a disability are eligible for a discounted rate.
  • Rushbus
    • Bucks County Transport is responsible for operating the TMA Bucks Rushbus service, which connect employers to SEPTA train and bus service. There are two Rushbus lines: the Bristol Rushbus and the Richboro-Warminster Rushbus.

DART[]

Bucks County Transit operates two bus lines under the DART brand. Both lines are located within the Doylestown, New Britain, and Chalfont areas.[7] No bus service is operated by BCT on Sundays or holidays. Both DART routes have a fare of $1.00, with senior citizens allowed to ride for free.[8]

Doylestown DART[]

Doylestown DART is a bus service in Doylestown that runs Monday through Saturday, connecting the Cross Keys Shopping Center with Neshaminy Manor. The bus service has stops serving residential and commercial areas, government offices, schools, shopping centers, and Doylestown Hospital. The Doylestown DART provides connections to SEPTA Regional Rail's Lansdale/Doylestown Line and SEPTA's Route 55 bus.[8]

DART West[]

DART West bus service connects Delaware Valley University and Doylestown DART with the central Bucks County boroughs of New Britain and Chalfont.[7] The line serves as a connection between the DART system and SEPTA Regional Rail's Lansdale/Doylestown Line. It started operating on January 6, 2020 with service only running from Monday-Friday.[9]

Buses[]

Bucks County Transport uses a fleet of natural gas burning buses.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ "Bucks County Transport Bus Service Transportation for Seniors, Medical Assistance, PWD and General Public". www.bctransport.org. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  2. ^ "Need a Lift? | TMA Bucks". www.tmabucks.com. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  3. ^ "Bucks County Shared Ride Transportation Program | Bucks County Bus". www.bctransport.org. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  4. ^ "Bucks County Courthouse Shuttle". Bucks County Transport. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  5. ^ "Bucks County Medical Assistance Transportation Program". www.bctransport.org. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  6. ^ "Bucks County Persons with Disabilities Transportation Program". www.bctransport.org. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  7. ^ a b Ullery, Chris. "Doylestown DART bus expands to New Britain, Chalfont". The Intelligencer. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  8. ^ a b "Doylestown DART & DART West". Bucks County Transport. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  9. ^ "Doylestown Dart West Now Operating Weekdays". Doylestown, PA Patch. 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  10. ^ "Clean Burning Natural Gas Bus | CNG Bus". www.bctransport.org. Retrieved 2021-02-05.

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