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Special Shuttles

Shopping Shuttles

BCRTA provides area shopping shuttles at a reduced fare. These shuttles are available within the city limits of Hamilton, Fairfield, and Oxford only. Shuttles pick-up riders at a requested location similar to the Dial-A-Ride service and transport riders to a predetermined shopping area for $2 one-way. Pick-ups are scheduled around 9 AM and riders return between noon and 1 PM. Riders may visit more than one destination in the retail area if time allows. Shopping areas vary by day. Click HERE or call a ride specialist for details.

Community Connectors

BCRTA operates community connectors from Middletown to Hamilton and Oxford on a published schedule. Riders do not need to schedule these trips. Anyone may simply board the bus at a posted stop at the published time and pay the fare when boarding. Community Connectors will deviate 3/4 miles from the scheduled route to provide service at the community connector fare rate. Passengers must call a ride specialist to schedule a deviation. Schedules are available below:

Park & Ride

In cooperation with Cincinnati METRO, BCRTA provides commuter service from Butler County to downtown Cincinnati via route 42 and route 62. Schedules are available below:

Guidelines

  • Dial-A-Ride buses may arrive up to 15 minutes late or early under normal circumstances. Passengers are not required to board until their scheduled times if the bus is early.

  • Dial-A-Ride buses will wait 5 minutes past the scheduled pick-up time before leaving without a passenger.

  • Cancellations must be received 2 hours before the scheduled pick-up to avoid a charge.

  • BCRTA drivers may assist passengers with bags, but they are not permitted to enter private residences. Please do not ask.

  • Passengers are permitted to carry-on 4 normal size shopping bags. Bags must be secured in a cargo area to allow all passengers to be seated.

  • BCRTA recommends that all passengers wear a safety belt. Wheelchairs must be secured.

  • Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • In accordance with Ohio state law, certain children must be secured in an approved safety seat.

  • No smoking.

  • No eating or drinking.