Community News from Foothill Transit
Announcing! More Easy Ways to Pay Your Fare.
Whether you’re headed to a summer festival, a day with friends, or your next local adventure, paying your fare has never been more convenient.
Contactless Debit & Credit Cards (New!)
Now you can pay your fare with a contactless debit or credit card. Simply tap your physical card or mobile wallet on the validator near the bus door, and the adult fare will be charged automatically.
Plus, two-hour transfers are included when you use the same physical card or mobile wallet for each trip. Keep in mind that a physical card and its digital version are treated as separate payment methods by the TAP system.
As always, we also accept the following:
- Cash – Insert bills or coins (no pennies) into the farebox one at a time. Exact change is required.
- TAP – Tap your TAP card or the TAP LA app on the blue circle on the farebox and listen for the beep.
Learn more about paying with contactless debit and credit cards.
Need Help? We’re Here for You.
On the bus: Your bus operator is the quickest way to get help or report an issue. For safety and security concerns, use our Safety Watch app.
Call us: Contact 1-800-RIDE-INFO (743-3463) to plan a trip, get fare information, locate your bus, or share feedback. You can also visit one of our Transit Stores for in-person assistance.
Email us: Send questions or comments to comment@foothilltransit.org or use our comment form. Include your route, direction, boarding location, and time whenever possible. Responses may take up to a week while we review the details.
Connect on social media: Message us on Facebook, Threads, or Bluesky, or send a DM on X or Instagram. For urgent assistance, call 1-800-RIDE-INFO (743-3463).
Get rider information: Our Bus Book includes route information, schedules, fares, and policies in English, Spanish, and Chinese. You can also download the E Bus Book online.
Visit our website: Find route maps, Park & Ride locations, holiday schedules, service alerts, sustainability information, and more—available anytime at foothilltransit.org.
Rider Alerts: Sign up for Rider Alerts to receive holiday hours and store closure information via email or text as soon as it becomes available.
Take Transit: Add Movement to Your Day.
Strong, flexible hips and knees are essential for staying active and independent. Regular stretching and strengthening can help improve mobility, reduce discomfort, and support balance and stability. Even simple daily activities like walking and climbing stairs can help keep your joints healthy.
Taking Foothill Transit is a great way to add movement to your day. Walking to and from your bus stop and staying active while waiting for your ride can help keep your muscles engaged and your joints moving. A little activity each day can go a long way toward helping you stay strong, flexible, and ready for wherever the day takes you. For more details see the original article by Suzi Johnson PT, MPT, OCS – Orthopedic Clinical Coordinator at Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
Adapted from health and wellness information provided by Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
Plan Ahead for Labor Day Schedules.
Bus Schedules and Transit Store hours will change for Labor Day on Monday, September 7th. Only the following lines will run according to their Weekend or Sunday schedule:
178, 185, 187, 188, 190, 194, 195, 197, 269, 270, 272, 274, 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 286, 289, 291, 480, 482, 486, 488, 492, and Silver Streak.
No other lines will run.
Transit Stores closed and 800-RIDE-INFO (743-3463) hours will be 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Sign up for Rider Alerts to receive holiday hours and store closure information via email or text as soon as it becomes available. Here’s a list of the holidays when our buses run on weekend or Sunday schedules.
Need Help?
Have a question? Hosting a rideshare or information fair or planning a lunch-and-learn? Reach out to Linda Apodaca or call 1-800-RIDE-INFO (1-800-743-3463) and we’ll be happy to assist.
