Notice: The fare study has concluded. Thank you for your participation! WHAT CAN GET DO TO INCREASE ITS FARE REVENUE? GET could use distance-based pricing for on-demand services. (This would not affect On-Demand Paratransit, since those fares are based on fixed-route fares.) GET could reduce the non-cash fare media to three options: single-ride, day pass, … Read More
Golden Empire Transit District (GET) will be holding a Public Hearing at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022 for the purpose of considering the District’s Operating and Capital Budget for July 2022 through June 2023. All interested persons are invited to participate in person at the GET Board Room, 1830 Golden State Ave. or via … Read More
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 17, 2022 A public hearing will be held at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Golden Empire Transit District for the purpose of considering the District’s proposal to reduce weekday transit service on certain routes. The proposed weekday transit service is outlined below. Route 21: Operates on a Saturday … Read More
As of April 18, 2022, masks are no longer required for riders and employees. You do not need to wear a mask on public transport or at our downtown office. If you would like to continue to wear a mask, feel free to do so. As always, take the usual safety precautions to keep yourself … Read More
Please join us at The KC Career Expo – STEMPOSIUM Event, this Friday April 1st, 2022. We will be out talking to the community about how a career at GET could be a meaningful one for you.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2022 GET Announces Reduced Service Schedule Due to COVID-19 and Staffing Shortage Bakersfield, CA — Golden Empire Transit has made the difficult decision to reduce service due to COVID-19 and staffing shortages. The GET Board at the Tuesday, January 18, 2022 regular Board meeting moved to approve reduced service. GET … Read More
January 19, 2022 GET – Names Chair and Vice Chair to Board of Directors 2022 Bakersfield, CA — The Golden Empire Transit District (GET) announced today that Cindy Parra will continue as the Board of Directors’ Chair for Golden Empire Transit along with Erika Dixon as the Vice Chair. Both Parra and Dixon bring a … Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2022 GET Bus – Phase Two of Build Better Transit Outreach January 13 and 14, 2022 Bakersfield, CA — Golden Empire Transit (GET Bus) continues its outreach efforts on January 13 and 14 with in- person outreach at the Downtown Transit Center, Southwest Transit Center and Bakersfield College. The purpose … Read More
Bakersfield, CA —Golden Empire Transit District (GET) will provide FREE rides Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 due to an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 151. Bakersfield residents are encouraged to ride GET fixed-routes and On-Demand Paratransit all day, free of charge! The GET On-Demand Microtransit is not a FREE Service. According to the Environmental Protection Agency … Read More
Golden Empire Transit Providing FREE Rides Due to Air Quality Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 Bakersfield, CA —Golden Empire Transit District (GET) will provide FREE rides Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 due to an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 152. Bakersfield residents are encouraged to ride GET fixed-routes and On-Demand Paratransit all day, free of charge! The … Read More