B-Line Rider Rules of Conduct
This information was updated February 2024.
Safety is a top priority for Butte Regional Transit. All passengers must observe the Butte Regional Transit Rider Rules of Conduct and all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Smoking, eating, or drinking; and loud disturbances are prohibited (California Penal Code § 640).
- Assaulting a transit passenger or driver is a crime punishable by imprisonment, a fine up to $10,000, or both (California Penal Code § 243.3).
- Federal law requires that priority seats be made available to persons with disabilities and seniors.
- It is against state law to evade payment of bus fare or misuse transfers, passes, or tickets to avoid fare payment (California Penal Code § 640).
- Violence, verbal or physical abuse, vandalism, engaging in boisterous or unruly behavior, or any illegal activity directed at a transit passenger or driver is prohibited.
- Firearms, ammunition, and other dangerous weapons as defined by state law are prohibited (California Penal Code § 171.7).
Penalties may be enforced by Butte Regional Transit for riders that violate the Rider Rules of Conduct and/or applicable state and federal regulations. This may include a term of suspension or permanent expulsion from riding Butte Regional Transit.
Appeals:
To request an appeal, please provide a brief letter stating the reason(s) you feel your suspension was made in error to the following mailing address:
Butte Regional Transit
ATTN: Sara Cain, Transit Manager
326 Huss Drive, Suite 150
Chico, CA 95928
If you require assistance with your appeal, please call 530-809-4616.
