Carry-on Policy

Link Transit allows fixed route and paratransit riders to bring onto the vehicle the equivalent in size to six plastic or two large paper grocery bags or, one piece of luggage not exceeding 24”x17”x10” in size (airline carry-on) in addition to a purse, computer, briefcase or small tote, or one pair of skis/snowboard/fishing poles (or like sized recreational equipment).

Rules

Riders may bring onto the vehicle:

• the equivalent in size to six plastic or two paper grocery bags or, one piece of luggage not exceeding 24”x17”x10” in size and 40 lbs in weight
  • in addition to a purse,
  • computer,
  • briefcase
  • or small tote or, one pair of skis/snowboard/fishing poles (or like-sized recreational equipment).
• Operators may not provide assistance if the combined weight of carry on items exceeds 25 lbs.
  • Drivers will provide assistance with bags or luggage in conformance to the above mentioned weight restrictions if needed.
• Drivers are not allowed to solicit, or accept tips or gratuities for providing such assistance as defined above. Such assistance is part of a drivers’ normal and defined job responsibilities. Riders are not expected to offer tips or gratuities.
• Skis, snowboards, etc. may be brought on board the vehicle if controlled and secured  by the rider.
• Bicycles other than manufactured collapsible versions are not allowed on the coach.
• Fishing poles shall be disassembled with no exposed hooks.
• Riders may also bring on board necessary medical equipment, which is or may become needed when the rider is traveling on Link Transit.
• Riders are allowed to use a wheeled cart for transporting carry-on items. Additional examples include:
  • mobility devices,
  • walkers,
  • canes,
  • oxygen tanks,
  • monitors.
• Riders with wheeled personal shopping carts may board a Link vehicle provided the following:
  • the cart will conveniently pass between seats;
  • has no sharp edges;
  • and can be safely secured.
• Pets, other than service animals used to assist disabled individuals, must be contained in an approved carrier (no cardboard).
• Strollers are allowed.  Children must be removed from the stroller once on board the bus.  Click here for details about Riding with a stroller.

Exclusions

• Bags or luggage, which riders bring on board, MAY NOT contain any harmful or potentially dangerous substances such as:
  • fuel,
  • explosives,
  • corrosive materials,
  • loaded weapons, etc. even if they are in a proper carrying container.
  • All automotive type batteries are not permitted regardless of size (unless installed in a permissible mobility device).
  • Any other articles with an offensive odor shall be contained and sealed.