Update on PVTA Bus Service

UMass Transit is taking extra steps to keep passengers and drivers safe, as it begins to operate on a reduced schedule, in response to the developing COVID-19 situation.

The following precautions are being taken and requested of passengers:

Buses are cleaned thoroughly every night using a strong EPA-approved disinfectant solution to help curb the spread of coronavirus. Like most other workplaces, the majority of our non-essential staff are working remotely.
To keep our drivers and passengers healthy, passengers should avoid using the bus when ill, follow CDC guidelines by maintaining appropriate distance away from the driver and other passengers, and following all CDC best practices to keep our community safe. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV
To create appropriate social distancing space for our drivers, the use of the front door will be limited to ADA passengers only. All other passengers should use the rear doors for loading and unloading at all times.
In the effort to provide adequate spacing, please sit in alternate rows, away from other riders. For everyone’s safety, please don’t approach the driver and/or other passengers while on board.

For more information, email UMass Transit at transit@umass.edu, or call 413-545-0056.

Effective Monday, March 23, these PVTA bus schedules will be in effect until further notice.

PVTA Routes operated by UMass Transit Services:

Route 30 – Reduced service schedule weekdays and weekends
Route 31 – Reduced service schedule weekdays and weekends
Route 33 – Full service schedule weekdays and weekends
Route 34 – No Service
Route 35 – UMass Holiday/Weekend schedule on all days, March 23 through April 5
Route 36 – No Service
Route 38 – Winter Session service schedule on weekdays and Saturdays
Route 39 – No Service
Route 45 – Reduced service on weekdays only
Route 46 – Reduced Service on weekdays only

PVTA Routes operated by Valley Area Transit Company (VATCo):

Route 39E – No Service
Route B43 – Full service schedule (modified to end on Thursday, Friday using Monday – Wednesday end times, and ending early on Saturdays at 12:30 a.m. Running regular Sunday service)

PVTA Route operated by Springfield Area Transit Company (SATCo):

Route R29 – Full Service schedule on weekdays and weekends

For ongoing transit updates visit www.pvta.com or follow @UMassTransit on Twitter. For direct questions, emails transit@umass.edu, or call 413-545-0056.

More information is available on the UMass Amherst Response to the coronavirus website.