This Valentine’s Day, RTC staff, drivers and transit security spent the morning spreading the love with a community event at the Bonneville Transit Center to launch the “Love Your Ride” campaign.

Attendees enjoyed hot chocolate and sweet treats, while testing their luck on our prize wheel for a chance to win free passes and RTC swag, including our famous squishy bus! While at the event, riders familiarized themselves with RTC’s eight little acts of love, developed to help practice transit etiquette so that everyone may enjoy a more safe and  pleasant ride.

Click here to watch a recap of the event!

Riding the bus is a shared experience. Through the Love Your Ride campaign, the RTC is educating passengers on ways they can love their ride and creative a positive experience through helpful practices each time they get on the bus. Acts of Love include:

• Pack your patience– Remember, your driver is working hard to safely get you to the places and events that matter most.
• Can you hear that?– If using your phone, use headphones, keep your volume low, and keep phone calls to a minimum
• Love is in the fare– Save time boarding the bus by having your ticket ready or use the rideRTC app to prepay and quickly scan your pass.
• Kindness counts– Consider offering your seat to elderly, pregnant, or disabled passengers who may need it more.
• Share a smile– A smile goes a long way! Share a smile with drivers, security officers, and your fellow passengers to show some love.
• Hold the fries– Please don’t eat or drink on the bus. Our transit staff works hard to ensure that the buses stay clean for all riders.
• Stow your stuff – Do not use multiple seats for your bags. Be considerate of others who may be looking for a seat.
• Don’t be rude, dude – Everyone deserves a safe and comfortable ride. The RTC prohibits passengers from threatening or physically attacking passengers, service animals, RTC staff, RTC contractor staff, or a member of the general public.

Didn’t get a chance to stop by the Bonneville Transit Center? That’s okay! RTC staff will be out on Friday, Feb. 17, visiting some of our busiest routes to pass out giveaways to those waiting at their transit stops.

For a complete list of activities and more ways to #LoveYourRide, visit rtcsnv.com/LoveYourRide.