folders ON buses
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folders ON buses
Anyone tried taking a folder ON the bus, vice on the bike rack? Most bus services will not let you take a regular bike on the bus if the rack is full, but I'd love to know if it's possible to bring one onto the bus.
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I have and most people here on this forum does too. In my case, I have a medium size folder (wheel size 20 inches) and a tiny folder (wheel size 16 inches) that folds super compact. I have taken both on buses folded and bagged. I have never experienced any problems with this arrangement. The Metro bus system here allows folding bikes at all times on board. The racks are left to the non folding bikes. This is a win/win situation for all parties concerned whether passanger, regular non folding bike user or me the Folder Fanatic.
I do not know the size of your bike or even the make. But my guess is if your bike folds as compact as my 2 does, you should not have a problem unless the cabin is jammed to overcapacity with standing room only. Then any package be it folder or anything else is blocking or taking someone's spot. And that is another story.
I do not know the size of your bike or even the make. But my guess is if your bike folds as compact as my 2 does, you should not have a problem unless the cabin is jammed to overcapacity with standing room only. Then any package be it folder or anything else is blocking or taking someone's spot. And that is another story.
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Originally Posted by taka2007
Anyone tried taking a folder ON the bus, vice on the bike rack? Most bus services will not let you take a regular bike on the bus if the rack is full, but I'd love to know if it's possible to bring one onto the bus.
EDIT - I live in San Francisco, which is considered a very bike-friendly city. I just checked the San Francisco Muni bicycle policy and found that, "Bikes, folding and non-folding, are not allowed inside any Muni bus, streetcar, or other transit vehicle at any time." This is a surprise to me since I have taken my Brompton M6L folder (inside a carrying bag) on Muni buses several times without any static from the driver.
I think I'll contact the mayor's office about changing this written policy.
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New York City has a policy where any package considered determined too bulky by the driver will not be allowed inside the cabin of the bus. However, this is usually not inforced especially during non rush hours. Folding bikes should ALWAYS be covered in a bag therefore confusing the driver into thinking it is luggage. Trying to bring the bicycle uncovered and folded is simply asking to be kicked off.
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Originally Posted by Scooper
This was discussed in THIS THREAD. Your local transit agency should have a written policy regarding boarding buses with folders, and it should permit carrying them aboard when the rack is full. Unfortunately, some drivers aren't aware of these policies. Get a copy and carry it with you.
EDIT - I live in San Francisco, which is considered a very bike-friendly city. I just checked the San Francisco Muni bicycle policy and found that, "Bikes, folding and non-folding, are not allowed inside any Muni bus, streetcar, or other transit vehicle at any time." This is a surprise to me since I have taken my Brompton M6L folder (inside a carrying bag) on Muni buses several times without any static from the driver.
I think I'll contact the mayor's office about changing this written policy.
EDIT - I live in San Francisco, which is considered a very bike-friendly city. I just checked the San Francisco Muni bicycle policy and found that, "Bikes, folding and non-folding, are not allowed inside any Muni bus, streetcar, or other transit vehicle at any time." This is a surprise to me since I have taken my Brompton M6L folder (inside a carrying bag) on Muni buses several times without any static from the driver.
I think I'll contact the mayor's office about changing this written policy.
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Originally Posted by Dahon.Steve
New York City has a policy where any package considered determined too bulky by the driver will not be allowed inside the cabin of the bus. However, this is usually not inforced especially during non rush hours. Folding bikes should ALWAYS be covered in a bag therefore confusing the driver into thinking it is luggage. Trying to bring the bicycle uncovered and folded is simply asking to be kicked off.
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In Washington DC, the stated Metro policy is that a folded bicycle in a bag can be brought onto the Metro vehicle at anytime. Full-sized bikes can be brought onto the trains during nonpeak hours. Buses have racks that can fit two bikes.
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Fold it and bag it ,with 16 and 20 inchers you should have no problem.
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Thanks for the info. I just emailed my city transit department to find out what the policy is.
As for an earlier question, I've not bought a folder yet, but I'm looking at 20" size, though not much thought beyond that yet. (The whole issue is riding on whether or not I have to take my son (3) to daycare... which would put a serious hamper on riding to work).
As for an earlier question, I've not bought a folder yet, but I'm looking at 20" size, though not much thought beyond that yet. (The whole issue is riding on whether or not I have to take my son (3) to daycare... which would put a serious hamper on riding to work).
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Originally Posted by Stacy
People take loaded shopping carts on busses in New York City. I've seen entire families move from Boston to Florida via Greyhound. What could possibly be too bulky to take on a bus?