Senior Safety Tips
Keep these safety tips in mind while riding Metro buses and Metro Rail.
Boarding The Bus
- Wait on the sidewalk away from the curb and don’t approach the bus until it comes to a complete stop.
- Use the handrails when boarding. If using a wheelchair or walker while boarding on a lift, be sure to hold the handrails on the lift – the lift could move suddenly once activated!
On The Bus
- Use the handholds while moving through the bus and take your seat promptly.
- Seats at the front of the bus are designated as priority seating for seniors and the disabled – please request other passengers give up those seats if they are occupied.
Leaving The Bus
- Get ready to exit well in advance of your stop so you don’t have to rush.
- Use the handrails when getting off the bus.
- Watch your step getting off, especially at night and in rainy weather.
Boarding The Train
- Stand back from the platform edge and wait from the train to stop before approaching the door.
- Wait for passengers to exit before you attempt to board.
- Watch out for the gap between the platform and the train.
On The Train
- Always use the handrails for stability once aboard the rail car and take a seat promptly – trains start and stop suddenly.
- Side-facing seats near the doors are designated as priority seating for seniors and the disabled – please request other passenger give up those seats if they are occupied.
Getting Off The Train
- Get ready to exit when your stop is approaching so you don’t have to rush.
- Again use the handrails when moving to the door – the train slows suddenly as it comes to a station.
- Watch your step as you exit the train.
If you're a Senior and you ride frequently, a monthly pass is probably your best value.
If you're an occassional rider, you may prefer to pay cash for each ride, and to take advantage of our 25¢ off-peak fare.
Please note that disabled and Medicare customers are eligible for all senior cash and pass fares.
On the Move Riders Club
Lilly Ortiz
On the Move Program Coordinator
onthemove@metro.net
213.922.2299
