Bus General Information
Accessibility
citylink has equipped its fleet with passenger lifts that can be used by persons with wheelchairs or walkers or less visible disabilities such as arthritis or heart or breathing impairments that make it difficult for them to use the bus steps. Most citylink buses provide space for two persons in wheelchairs.
ADA Paratransit
Door-to-door paratransit service is available for individuals who cannot use regular route buses because of a disability. ADA certification and one-day advance reservations are required. For more information, call 777-4563.
Bike Racks
citylink has bicycle carrying racks on the fronts of all its buses. Each rack can carry two bicycles. Bike racks are quick and easy to use.
LOADING YOUR BICYCLE
Step 1: Squeeze the release lever and lower the rack.
Step 2: Lift your bicycle and set on the rack.
Step 3: Raise the tension arm over the front
tire to secure your bicycle.
Step 4: Board the bus.
RETRIEVING YOUR BICYCLE
Step 1: Remind the bus driver that you will be removing your bicycle.
Step 2: Remove the tension arm from the tire and remove your bicycle.
Step 3: Secure the lift to its upright position.
Boarding the Bus
When boarding, please have your pass, ticket, or transfer ready to give to the driver. When you are paying in cash, please have EXACT change ready to deposit in the fare box. Remember, the driver does not carry change! For your safety, limit your boarding items to what you can carry on at one time.
Bus Passes
Bus passes are available at the following locations:
- Auburn City Hall (Tax Office)
- Lewiston City Hall (Tax Office)
- Western Maine Transportation Services, 76 Merrow Road
- Auburn Shaw’s (Auburn and Lewiston)
- Hannaford (Auburn and Lewiston)
Bus'n Buy
Participating retailers will pay your way home when you ride citylink and use Bus ‘n Buy. When you ride citylink to a participating Bus ‘n Buy retailer, ask the bus driver for a transfer ticket upon disembarking. Shop at any of the participating businesses, and ask the cashier or customer service agent to validate your transfer ticket. When you get back on the bus, hand your validated transfer to the bus driver. It’s easy! The following are participating Bus ‘n Buy businesses:
- Caswell’s – Main Street, Lewiston
- Marden’s - Main Street, Lewiston
- Save-A-Lot – Lisbon Street, Lewiston
- Shaw’s – East Ave., Lewiston
- Hannaford – Sabattus St., Lewiston
- Shaw’s – Center St., Auburn
- Hannaford – Spring St., Auburn
- Wal-Mart – Mt Auburn Ave., Auburn
Fares
| Fares | Single Ride | Multi-Ride | Monthly Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Fare | $1.25 | 6=$6.25 | $30 |
| H.S. Students | $1.00 | $15 | |
| Seniors/Disabled | 60¢ | 11=$6 | $15 |
| with medicare card or picture ID | |||