In accordance with the Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings issued by the California Department of Public Health on June 18, 2020, all individuals are required to wear a face covering (mask) when in public, with limited exceptions.  More specifically, people are required to wear face coverings when "waiting for or riding on public transportation or paratransit..." or "inside of, or in line to enter, any indoor public space" such as the Transit Center.  These requirements are intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19, especially amongst those individuals that have the virus, but are not yet exhibiting symptoms.

Individuals that do not have a face covering will be informed of these requirements when boarding the bus and will be provided a mask at no-cost. Individuals that refuse to wear a mask, unless specifically exempt in the Guidance above, will be denied service.

The three transit providers in Stanislaus County, including, Modesto Area Express (MAX), Stanislaus County Regional Transit (StaRT), and Turlock Transit announced today that all rides on all fixed route buses will be free for passengers during July 2020 as part of a joint, free ride promotion.  This includes MAX to BART Commuter Express, MAX to ACE Commuter Express, and StaRT’s BART Commuter bus services, but excludes ADA Paratransit, Medivan, and Dial-a-Ride services. 

​Funding for the joint, free ride promotion is made possible through a grant from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) under the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP).

​Effective Monday, June 1, 2020, the City of Turlock will resume standard transit operations similar to those in effect prior to the COVID-19 reductions implemented on April 1, 2020. 

Fixed route services will operate Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

​Dial-a-Ride service will be available to eligible passengers during those same service hours.