Plan Your Trip
Lebanon Transit operates 13 fixed bus routes serving Lebanon City, Annville, Palmyra, Hershey, Harrisburg, and Park City Center. There are several things you can do to plan your trip:
- Review our Fixed Route system map.
- View our bus route schedules. You can find these online here or you can pick up a brochure at our main office, Transfer Station, on board all buses, or at dozens of businesses across the community. Learn how to read a bus schedule here.
- Download our free myStop Mobile App for real-time bus tracking and trip planning on your phone. Or checkout the desktop version here.
- Call us Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm at 717.274.3664 and our staff would be happy to help you plan your trip.
“Flag Stop” Service
Lebanon Transit’s city and county routes operate as “flag stop.” This means a couple of things:
- The bus keeps moving unless a rider wants to board or exit.
- You can board or exit the bus at any safe location along the fixed route. You are not limited to the timepoint stops found in the bus schedule.
You should always “flag” the driver to indicate you want on or off the bus. To get on, wave your arm at the driver – like hailing a cab – when the bus is about a 1/2 block from you. To get off, pull the yellow cord that runs just above the windows.
NOTE: Express buses (CKE Harrisburg A & B; Route 7; Route 10) are not flag stop. You may only board and exit these buses at designated stops as listed in the schedules.
Verify Your Bus
Riding On with a Bicycle?
Every Lebanon Transit bus is outfitted with a bicycle rack on the front that can hold two bicycles at a time. Always signal to the driver that you intend to use the rack before you step in front of the bus! There is no charge for bicycles. If the rack is already full, you will not be able to bring your bicycle onboard. You’ll have to leave it behind or wait for the next bus. Checkout this tutorial video to learn how to properly secure your bicycle.
Paying Fare
You can find the fare table here.
Lebanon Transit is an “exact change” company. That means if you are paying with cash, you must pay exact fare. Our drivers do not carry any cash and you will not receive any change for overpayment.
You may also purchase in advance a variety of different types of bus passes. Bus passes may be purchased with cash at the Transfer Station during attended hours or with cash or credit card at the main office.
Transfers
- When boarding your bus, let the driver know that you need a transfer. This helps you save time and allows the driver to coordinate with other buses.
- Transfers are 25¢ (1/2 Fare Transfers are 10¢).
- Transfers are good for the next available run on your desired route.
- Transfers can only be used at the 7th & Willow St. Transfer Station.
Getting Off the Bus
Buses have an automated system that makes audio and visual announcements as it approaches timepoints. The visual announcements are near the ceiling of the bus in the front.
Whenever you want to exit, signal the driver by pulling the yellow cord that runs just above the windows. The driver will find the nearest safe location to let you off.
Remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop. Exit quickly so boarding passengers may get on. Once you exit, step away from the bus and wait until it leaves before crossing the street. Never cross in front of the bus.
Bus Etiquette
| No eating, drinking, smoking, or vaping on the bus. |
| Please do not litter on or off the bus or at bus shelters. |
| Please observe priority seating for riders who are older or have a disability, or who are using a mobility device. |
| Please be courtesy to other riders. For example, don’t push to get on or off, don’t perform personal hygiene, don’t use offensive language, etc. |
| Riders are permitted 3 shopping bags or a single upright cart. Bags must be stowed under your seat. Carts will be secured to the floor by the driver. |
| Strollers are permitted but must be folded and stowed under your seat. |
| Please limit phone conversations. And when listening to audio, please use earphones. |
| All wheeled mobility devices must be secured to the floor. Drivers will do this for you. |
| Soliciting is strictly prohibited. |
For a full list of rules, please review the Lebanon Transit Patron Code of Conduct Policy (PDF)
Safety Tips
| Only flag buses from the right side (door side) of the street. Drivers will not stop if you are on the opposite side of the street. |
| If a seat is available, please use it. |
| Never run after a bus or bang on the side of a vehicle. The operator may not be able to see or hear you. Please wait for the next bus to arrive. |
| When standing on a bus, please remain behind the yellow line at all times and do not obstruct the operator’s view. |
| Do not lean against any doors or stand in stairwells. Please hold onto bars or straps, as the vehicle may stop suddenly. |
| Do not place children or objects on top of the wheel well decks – they could fall if the bus stops suddenly. |
| Please avoid distracting the operator when he or she is driving unless you have an emergency. |
| Do not cross in front of a bus that is stopped to board/discharge riders. Vehicles traveling in the same direction may attempt to pass the bus while it is at the service stop. Remain on the curb until the bus departs and it is safe to cross. |
| If you are using the bike rack, please let the operator know before loading and unloading your bicycle. Load and unload your bike from the curb or the front of the bus – do not step into oncoming traffic. |