Easy Rider

Transportation
Easy Rider is a much-needed bus system that gets you where you need to go for a fair and affordable price, with one-way fares starting at 75¢. The online bus routes and schedules are accurate and timely, and services include evening and Saturday routes. Many drivers are friendly, safe, courteous, helpful, and very nice people, willing to offer information about routes or the town. The buses run in a reasonable timeframe and generally stay on schedule. However, the service is not perfect. Buses can be dirty, sticky, and smelly by the afternoon. A few drivers are normally grouchy or not really helpful with pick ups, sometimes driving past waiting passengers. Bus stops have no shelter, which is tough in extreme temperatures, and the buses get a little hot in the summer. Service frequency is an issue, with some routes like the Rayon bus only running once an hour, which can be an inconvenience and leave passengers stranded. Some riders note bias discrepancies in enforcement of policies. Discounts are available, including for Medicare cardholders and military veterans, who can ride free. While better than walking and cheaper than a cab, passenger respect for the vehicle would help things a lot.

1. Parkersburg, West Virginia