SST - What to Know

Welcome to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and the free bus system operated by Steamboat Springs Transit. SST moves more than one million riders a year on average and operates one of the most efficient rural transportation systems in the state.  Hop aboard & leave the driving to us. Thanks for riding the free bus!

Bikes

Whether you are a die-hard year-round two-wheel commuter or recreational rider, SST's fleet of local buses are fitted with bike racks for year-round options should you run out of gas or need a lift.  

Each bus has a bicycle rack with space for 3 bikes. If the rack is full, wait for the next bus. Small or odd sized bicycles and bicycles with oversize “fat” tires that do not fit in the bicycle rack are not allowed.

Groceries/Luggage

Groceries and/or luggage cannot be excessive and cannot block aisles. Driver makes determination if exces­sive. As the bus approaches, ensure you have items ready to expedite the boarding process.

Strollers

Children must be removed from strollers while riding the bus. Strollers should be folded up.

Service Animals

Service animals are welcome. Pets can only be boarded if they are in an airline style pet carrier

Ski & Snowboard Equipment

Equipment should be clean and dry before boarding. Equipment should be held upright and not block the aisles or exits.

Wheelchairs

All buses have wheelchair lifts. SST requires that all mobility devices are secured in designated areas facing forward. 

Rules For Riding - Activities Not Permitted

  • Physically or verbally threatening any person, fighting, annoying others through noisy or boisterous activities, unnecessary staring or stalking, distracting or disruptive odor, or creating a disturbance which is disruptive or dangerous to others or SST business activities.
  • Possessing any item that could be used as a weapon, including, but not limited to: firearms, explosives, fireworks, clubs, chemical dispensing devices, knives with blades over 2 inches in length, or any other object(s) that may be used to inflict bodily injury to another person.
  • Assembling for the purpose of disturbing the public peace or committing any unlawful act.
  • Using sexually explicit or vulgar language, obscene gestures or racial, religious or ethnic slurs which are likely to upset or disturb the peace of passengers or the driver.
  • Failing to be fully clothed, or wearing apparel which is likely to provoke a disturbance or embroil other groups or the gen­eral public in open conflict.
  • Soliciting money or other contributions or donations.
  • Defacing, damaging or destroying property in any area belonging to SST, its riders or employees.
  • Throwing, discarding or depositing paper, glass or other matter of any kind except in designated trash receptacles.
  • Possessing open cans, bottles or other receptacles containing any alcoholic beverage. No open containers of food or drink.
  • Smoking, smokeless tobacco or vaping on buses or in shelters.