Golden Empire Transit District is pleased to announce we are now allowing riders to board the bus with E-Bikes and E-Scooters. This will provide our customers with greater flexibility and more options to get to their destination by combining three popular modes of transportation: the bicycle, scooter and the bus.
E Bikes and E Scooters – Policy (effective September 1, 2022)
BATTERY-POWERED BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS ARE ALLOWED ON GET BUSES:
- Customers are allowed to place electric bicycles with sealed gel, lithium Ion, or NiCad batteries in the bike rack as long as they fit safely in the bike rack and have standard tires. Must also meet the bicycle requirements.
- Customers are allowed to carry on the bus electric scooters with sealed gel, lithium Ion, or NiCad batteries as long as they can be folded and fit under your seat or on your lap.
Acceptable style of electric scooter devices must:
- Be able to fold/break-down
- Contain a sealed gel, lithium Ion, or NiCad battery
*Note: Lead-acid cell batteries are prohibited
