Rules of Conduct

Radford Transit property is reserved for use by patrons and customers only and no entry or remaining on the property for any purpose unrelated to this business is allowed. Radford Transit is not responsible for any lost or stolen property. 

Rules/expected behaviors

No individual may engage in inappropriate conduct on, at or in both the public and non-public areas of Radford Transit facilities. This includes shelters, bus stops, administrative, operational, and buses used to provide deviated/fixed route services.

You may be under audio or video surveillance. The following are rules and expected behavior at Radford Transit HUB, on Radford Transit property, on any Radford Transit vehicle, or at any Radford Transit bus shelter or stop.

  • Service animals are allowed on Radford Transit buses. 
  • All wheelchair passengers must have their wheelchairs secured at all times.
  • Hold personal items, store in overhead racks or under the seat, be brought on board in 1 trip and kept either on their lap or on the floor out of the aisle or ADA area.
  • Respect the privacy of other passengers.
  • Use audio/video equipment only with headphones.
  • Carry food and drinks in closed containers.
  • Wear shirts and shoes at all times.
  • Do not lie down or place feet on seats.
  • Do not interfere with operator/conductor while operating the vehicle.
  • Do not engage in loud or unruly behavior.
  • Do not eat onboard buses.
  • Do not smoke or vape.
  • Do not litter.
  • Do not consume alcohol or drugs.
  • Do not carry hazardous, explosive or corrosive materials.
  • Do not carry unlawful weapons or firearms.
  • Do not solicit, loiter and/or panhandling onboard any bus.
  • Remaining on the bus for more than one (1) round trip
  • Wear shirts and shoes at all times.
    All Radford Transit patrons will remain fully dressed while on Radford Transit operated vehicles and property. Patrons that refuse to be properly dressed or remove clothing may be subject to legal charges of indecent exposure (Va. Code § 18.2-387).
    The wearing of hospital gowns alone does not constitute being fully dressed.
    The wearing of bathing suits alone (without coverups or shirts, etc.) does not constitute being fully dressed.
  • Any passenger with excessive odors or fragrances which cause harm to other passengers or interfere with the bus operator’s safe operation of the vehicle may be asked to relocate their seat or to exit the bus.
  • Any other acts prohibited by Law

Follow the Rules or Risk Expulsion and/or Suspension

If you violate these rules or other federal, state, or local laws on or at a Radford Transit vehicle or property, Radford Transit personnel and partner agencies are authorized to evict you from the bus/property and/or ban you from riding and/or allowed on Radford Transit property for a specific period of time. You may receive verbal notice or written notice of suspension or expulsion from Radford Transit personnel or its partner agencies. Failure to comply with either may subject you to loss of riding privileges, arrest, and/or prosecution for criminal trespass.

You can obtain more information about Radford Transit appeal procedures and process by contacting RT General Manager, 540-831-5911.