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No. As a way to minimize interactions between passengers and drivers Hokie Passports and fare payments will not be required for until further notice. (Reviewed on 1/27/2022)
About one-fourth of our fleet are bendy buses, or articulated buses, which are assigned to the routes that traditionally have the highest ridership. We’ll continue to monitor ridership levels and adjust vehicle assignments as necessary. (Reviewed on 1/27/2022)
We’re hiring! We hire drivers year-round and have been busy hiring and training many new drivers. We’re always looking for more drivers, so if you know someone looking for a job we start out at $13.56/hr with paid training and it makes a great part time job!(Reviewed on 1/27/2022)
On average, new buses take about 18 months to receive after placing an order. Securing the grant funding is typically the most time consuming part and is critical since buses cost upwards of $1 million each. (Reviewed 1/31/2022)
BT’s peak and off-peak times vary each day. On average the busiest time in a morning is 30 minutes before every class begins and in the afternoon the busiest time is 30 minutes after every class ends. As a general rule, there should be fewer riders outside of these times. Traveling during off-peak will also help reduce the risk of exposure. (Reviewed 1/27/2022)
While most major apartment complexes are located on the bus routes, many are also just a short walk or bike ride from campus. Information about the roamNRV bike share program can be found at ridegotcha.com/locations/roamnrv/. Information about alternative transportation options offered by Virginia Tech, can be found at parking.vt.edu/alternative (Reviewed 1/27/2022)
www.vt.edu/ready (Reviewed 1/27/2022)
In addition to cleaning and sanitizing our buses, we've also installed barriers to provide separation between the driver and passengers. We encourage passengers to follow Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines about how to protect themselves such as frequent hand washing and wearing a face covering.While BT has taken a number of actions to reduce the risk of exposure, we understand this will not meet everyone’s comfort level; we encourage you to look after yourself, and if needed seek alternate transportation options.(Reviewed 1/27/2022)
Fares are temporarily suspended until further notice.