MTA remains committed to the safety of our passengers and staff. As promised at the start of the pandemic we continually review our policies and adjust them when warranted. We follow the science, mindful of conditions and data in Macon-Bibb County, in the State of Georgia, and nationally. 

The Macon-Bibb County Transit is aware of the new guidelines issued by Georgia governor Bryan Kemp relaxing various Covid-19 restrictions. However, MTA adheres to federal transit guidelines which remain in place. 

TRANSFER STATION & MTA BUS POLICIES REMAIN IN PLACE (Fixed Route & Paratransit)

1. Each person must: 

a. Submit to temperature check before they enter a bus or Transfer Station. 

b. Wear a mask over the nose & mouth and affixed to the head. 

c. Maintain physical distance of at least six (6) feet. 

2. Maximum of 15 passengers on fixed route buses. 

3. A person can be refused entry into the Transfer Station or onto a bus at the discretion of a 

     monitor, dispatch supervisor or bus driver if the person is displaying symptoms or signs of illness. 

4.  Riders must observe FRONT ENTRY & REAR EXIT, except on Cutaway buses (no rear door). 

5.  Riders must maintain physical distance from other riders & the bus operator as much as possible. 

6.  MTA bus drivers sanitize high touch areas of their bus upon each return to the Transfer Station   

     after each route. Drivers sanitize their area at beginning & end of each shift.  

TRANSFER STATION POLICIES

1.   Limited seating to maintain physical distance of at least six (6) feet. 

2.   MTA monitor takes temperature, enforces mask-wearing, physical distancing & monitors flow   

      in & out of the building. 

3.  Restrooms are open — one person at a time. 

4.  No drinking fountain, but beverage & snack machines are available. 

5.  Purchase Smart Cards at kiosk. All other ticket sales are handled at supervisor’s window. 

6.  Purchase single or multiple bus tickets on TOKEN TRANSIT smartphone app. 

TERMINAL STATION & ITS RESTROOMS REMAIN CLOSED

1.  Essential business & appointments ONLY. A security guard is on duty. 

2. To enter Terminal Station you must wear mask affixed to your head that covers nose & mouth.