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Route Information: 209-725-3813
The Bus manages a variety of social media pages and strives to share informative, engaging, supportive communities where we can share information and have conversations. We do our best to share information that is important to our passengers, listen to their feedback, and answer questions. If you post, respond or comment on any of our pages, you are agreeing to abide by the guidelines below. Please keep in mind that the comments and responses that you read on our pages that are not posted by The Bus come from members of the public. The comments posted on our page by the public do not necessarily reflect the views of The Bus. The Bus also reserves the right to reject or remove comments that are not in keeping with its policy
and to block or ban users/followers who violate this policy. Finally, please note that our social media pages are not the right forum to make formal complaints. To make a formal complaint, please call The Bus’s administrative office at 209-723-3100 or visit www.mercedthebus.com
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09/07/2026
Today, we celebrate the hard work and contributions of workers in our community, including those in the transit industry. ❤️
In honor of the holiday, The Bus’ administrative office will be closed and there will be no service (including the UC Route) today, Monday, September 7th. Regular service and office hours will resume Tuesday, September 8th.
Have a safe and relaxing holiday!
09/05/2026
Thanks to Measure V, all Veterans can ride The Bus for free!
In order to ride any fixed-route or microtransit service (aka The Micro Bus) for free, Veterans should show the driver one of the following IDs when boarding:
- Department of Veterans Affairs card
- Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
- Driver's license with ‘Veteran’ designation
Thank you, Veterans, for your service to our country!
Measure V is a half-cent transportation sales tax passed in November 2016 by Merced County voters for the purposes of local transportation maintenance and improvements over a 30-year span. Five percent of all revenue generated by the Measure is dedicated to the support of transit services within Merced County. For more information about Measure V, visit: www.mcagov.org/MeasureV
09/01/2026
Please be advised that there will be no bus service (including the UC Route) on Monday, September 7th in honor of the Labor Day holiday. In addition, The Bus’ administrative office will also be closed that day.
Regular operations and office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.
For questions or assistance, please contact (209) 723-3100 or email [email protected].
08/29/2026
Thanks to Measure V, ADA-eligible individuals can ride The Bus for free!
In order to ride any fixed-route or microtransit service (aka The Micro Bus) for free, just show the driver a valid ADA Paratransit card or Medicare card with a photo ID, take a seat and enjoy the air-conditioned ride.
To use the Paratransit service – which is also free - passengers must go through an approval process in advance. To apply for Paratransit service, please call 1-877-232-7433 or visit www.mercedthebus.com/147/Paratransit to obtain the application and submission instructions.
Measure V is a half-cent transportation sales tax passed in November 2016 by Merced County voters for the purposes of local transportation maintenance and improvements over a 30-year span. Five percent of all revenue generated by the Measure is dedicated to the support of transit services within Merced County. For more information about Measure V, visit: www.mcagov.org/MeasureV
08/27/2026
Welcome back Bobcats!
Remember that all new and returning UC Merced students can ride all fixed-route service on The Bus for FREE by showing your current student ID to the bus driver. Catch a bus to directly to campus on the UC route from a number of stops throughout Merced or use other routes for shopping, entertainment, appointments, or visiting friends. Our fixed-route buses have bike racks, AC, and free Wi-Fi on board. All routes and schedules can be found on our website at: www.mercedthebus.com
There’s no better way to get to campus – or around town!
08/25/2026
Welcome back to campus Merced College students!
Remember that you can ride all fixed-route service on The Bus for FREE by showing your current student ID to the bus driver. Our fixed-route buses have bike racks, AC, and free Wi-Fi on board. 🚲🛜
🚏All routes and schedules can be found on our website at: www.mercedthebus.com
There’s no better way to get to class this semester – we’ll see you on board!💙💛
08/24/2026
We want to hear from you!
We're proposing some new policies and fare changes, and we want your thoughts. Take our short survey by scanning the QR code or going online at: https://mcagov.typeform.com/to/yIme0CB5
The public comment period is open from August 24-September 27, 2026.
For more information including copies of the new policies, visit: www.mercedthebus.com/proposedfares
Take a screenshot of your completed survey and bring it to The Bus office located at 357 W. 18th Street in Merced by Monday, September 28th to receive a free promotional item! Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (closed 12-1pm for lunch).
08/21/2026
Thanks to Measure V, seniors (aged 62 years old and up) can ride The Bus for free! In order to ride any fixed-route or microtransit service (aka The Micro Bus) for free, just show the driver a valid photo ID that shows your date of birth when you board, hop on and enjoy the air-conditioned ride.
Measure V is a half-cent transportation sales tax passed in November 2016 by Merced County voters for the purposes of local transportation maintenance and improvements over a 30-year span. Five percent of all revenue generated by the Measure is dedicated to the support of transit services within Merced county.
For more information about Measure V, visit: www.mcagov.org/MeasureV
08/13/2026
Kinda chic? We think so. ✨🚌
Affordable. Convenient. Better for the environment.
Basically… riding The Bus is a whole vibe. 💁♀️🚌
08/12/2026
Missing free fares? There are still many residents who may qualify to ride The Bus for free as follows:
🔵 Seniors (aged 62 years or older)
- Identification accepted: Valid photo ID that shows date of birth
- Services accepted on: Fixed-route and Microtransit (The Micro Bus)
🟢 Veterans
- Identification accepted: Department of Veterans Affairs card, Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC), or a driver's license with ‘Veteran’ designation
- Services accepted on: Fixed-route and Microtransit (The Micro Bus)
🔵 ADA-eligible
- Identification accepted: ADA paratransit card issued by The Bus, or a Medicare card with photo ID
- Services accepted on: Paratransit, Fixed-route and Microtransit (The Micro Bus)
🟢 UC Merced and Merced College students
- Identification accepted: Current student ID
- Services accepted on: Fixed-route only
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369 W 18th Street
Merced, CA
95340
Opening Hours
| Monday | 6am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 8pm |
| Friday | 6am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 6pm |