WRT-Hey! That’s My Bus!
by Dynamy - November 17, 2008 12:02pm
By: Katy
If you live in the city chances are that you have seen or ridden one of the newly decorated WRTA buses. Many people are very anxious to ride the city bus for the first time.
Usually, these people should not have anything to worry about. The city bus drivers are helpful and personable and they are always willing to assist someone with their trip. Sometimes, sitting on a bus full of strangers can be frightening. But really, other people’s quirks can be quite interesting. For instance, you may be on the bus with the man who pulls the yellow line at every chance he gets because he thinks that he has missed his stop. Bus driver, Tommy Levesque tells his friends a story about a man who comes on his bus and leaves his coffee cup ¾ of the way full and pokes holes in the bottom before he leaves so it will leak all over the back of the bus.
Missing the bus is also a worry that first time riders have. The key is to arrive five minuets before your bus is scheduled to come. To find bus routes and times, visit the RTA. When taking a new bus route, familiarize yourself with where you need to get off. Picking a specific landmark such as a restaurant or a street sign is always helpful when you are afraid that you may miss your stop. If you have never been around the area where you need to go to, the bus driver is full of knowledge about his or her route. If the bus is ever late, it is not advised to get into an argument with the bus driver, there may have been an accident or traffic back up that the bus was unable to get through.
The Worcester Regional Transit Authority is the second largest Transit system in the state. 75 percent of the cost of service is provided by the state of Massachusetts. The buses are handicapped accessible and economical, only charging in zone one areas, a fare of $ 1.25 for adults and $ 0.60 for children ages 5-13. Any children under the age of 5 can ride for free. There are four zones and they are sectioned by the destination traveled. Zone one is travel within one city or town border, Zone 2 crosses one border, Zone three crosses two borders and Zone four crosses three city or town borders. All of the prices can be found on the WRTA website under the fares tab.
Buses are a convenient way to travel, they save money on gas, and they are good for the environment. Being a first time rider should never hinder someone from taking the bus. The bus is the cheapest and most handy form of public transportation with twenty-three fixed routes.
Katy is part of the Youth Academy at Dynamy, and is a regular WRTA customer. (The opinions and ideas expressed in this article are the sole thoughts of the author(s) and therefore do not represent Dynamy, Real Worcester, or any related person or organization).
Photo Credit: WRTA by TAYLORxoTRAGEDY
I actually still use the bus every once in a while to go to destinations down North Main and Grove if I don’t feel like walking. The new buses are pretty nice actually.
hey i take the bus sometimes to go to dynamy or form dynamy to my house and i have to say those new buses are really confortable and very clean..
Real Worcester ? In the States ? No, the original Worcester is right back here in England. Found your site when looking for bus times here.