The Bus

🚨 Service Update from The Bus 🚨

Please be advised that there will be no bus service in observance of Memorial Day.

Regular service will resume on Tuesday, May 26. For questions or assistance, please contact us at 209-723-3100, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

The Bus wishes everyone across Merced County a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

🚨 Route Deviation Notice from The Bus 🚨

Heads up for riders: Routes M3, M4 and UC will be using a temporary detour until further notice due to road work on Yosemite Ave and Mansionette Dr. 🚧

Please follow the posted detour map for the updated route path and plan a little extra travel time while work is underway. We appreciate your patience as these improvements are completed. The Bus apologizes for the inconvenience.🚍

🎡🚌 Come visit us at the Merced County Spring Fair at the Los Banos Fairgrounds!

Stop by the Merced The Bus & Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System - YARTS booth to learn how to get around Merced County—and even travel to Yosemite—using public transit. Swing by for tips on riding, details on our free fare programs, and to grab some awesome swag while you’re there!

🎟️ Get your Spring Fair tickets here: https://www.mercedspringfair.com

Ride easy with The Bus and go further with YARTS—your ride to getting around and exploring more! 🚌🌄✨

🚌✨ Thank you, Center of Vision Enhancement (COVE) , for joining us for a Travel Training session!

This course highlighted that having a disability or visual impairment doesn’t limit independence—it’s about having the right tools and confidence to keep moving forward.

Participants learned how to navigate The Bus system using the Merced The Bus App, plan trips, and make smooth connections across fixed-route services. Programs like this empower community members and leaders alike with the knowledge and confidence to better support accessible, reliable travel for everyone.

For the attendees, the training sparked a renewed sense of confidence in using public transit. While centered on riders with disabilities and visual impairments, its impact extends to the entire community—encouraging a more inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can navigate transit with greater ease and independence.

📘Interested in hosting a FREE Travel Training class for your group or organization? To schedule a class or to learn more about the opportunity, please email [email protected] or call 209-723-3100.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible—we’re excited to keep moving Merced County forward, together!

🌟 Celebrate Week of the Young Child with Us! 🌟

Join the celebration at Applegate Park in Merced from 10 AM – 3 PM, as we highlight the importance of early learning, families, and strong communities.

Stop by The Bus booth to get your transit questions answered and learn about discounted—and even FREE—ride options for you and your family! 🚌✨

Getting around Merced can be easy, affordable, and family-friendly—we’re here to help you get started.

Merced County Office of Education Kiddieland First 5 Merced County Head Start

New to UC Merced or just getting familiar with campus life? 🐾

Stop by The Bus booth at Pavilion Lawn (8 AM – 2 PM) to learn how easy it is to get around Merced with public transit—and how UC Merced students can benefit from riding The Bus - for FREE! 🚌✨

Whether you're new to campus or a returning student, The Bus is a convenient, affordable way to get to class, work, shopping, and more—without the stress of driving or parking. It’s a great way to save money, stay connected, and travel sustainably around the city.

Getting around Merced starts with The Bus!