Hall Area Transit (HAT), also known as THE RED RABBIT, is a public transportation service designed to provide accessible, convenient and dependable transportation in the Gainesville / Hall County area. The availability of this transportation system increases the mobility of citizens for such essential purposes as employment, health care, education, shopping, community services, recreation, and conducting personal business. Our transit system is funded jointly by the Gainesville / Hall County Governments, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration.

Hall Area Transit offers two types of transportation:

1. SCHEDULED BUS SERVICE within the City of Gainesville, and
2. TRANSIT VAN SERVICE for the outlying areas of Hall County

Whether you're a first time passenger or a seasoned traveler, this information is provided to answer your questions and make riding a breeze. We hope to see you "on board" soon!

The ROUTE MAP gives you an overview of our scheduled City bus routes. For specific information on our fixed routes, call 770-503-3333. Schedules are also available through many local merchants along the routes.

Hall Area Transit
770-503-3333	Gainesville, GA

Fares for Scheduled Bus Service

The scheduled one-way bus fare is $1.00 per trip and $.50 for seniors over 60, children to age 18, people carrying a Medicare card and students. All passengers are required to pay their fare when boarding. The Bus / Transit Van Operators do not carry money or make change.

Fares for Transit Service

Our fare is based on the number of miles you plan to travel. Please refer to our fare chart below.

Mileage Fare:

0- 2 miles $2.00
2.1- 4 miles $3.00
4.1- 7 miles $4.00

Children 10 years of age and younger, when accompanied by a guardian, can ride for FREE.

Charter Service is available on nights and weekends, or when it does not interfere with our schedule. For our charter rates, please contact 770-503-3333.

Food Guidelines

Eating, smoking and drinking are not allowed on Hall Area Transit buses or transit vans.

Handicap Accessibility

Hall Area Transit is handicap accessible to provide transportation for the disabled community. The lift-equipped vehicles meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Individuals who use mobility devices (such as a wheelchair or scooter) must conform to the "common" wheelchair

• dimensions as set forth under the Federal Register, vol. 56, No. 173, 1991, Rules and Regulations. Briefly, a "common wheelchair
• is not larger than 30 inches wide, 48 inches long, and not more than 600 pounds, when occupied.

Our transit vans offer curb-to-curb service. The driver will assist individuals in safely boarding and exiting from the vehicles. Individuals with mobility impairments who need special assistance in navigating to and from the vehicle should have a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) ride with them. When the bus operator is notified, PCAs may ride for free. Paratransit service is also available. Please call 770-503-3333 for an application.

Safety

Your Bus Operator cannot drive until all passengers are safely seated, so please find a seat as quickly as possible after boarding. Standing while grasping a handhold is permissible.

Please hold small children and fold strollers for the trip. Nothing can be left in the aisles. In Transit Vans, children under the age of 3 must travel with a guardian and be in a car seat. It is the responsibility of the child's guardian to supply the safety seat.

All riders must remain seated or holding on and use the seat belts when provided.

Please wait until the bus or van is safely stopped before you leave your seat. Operators, like all drivers, must sometimes stop quickly.

Hall Area Transit officials reserve the right to refuse service or remove anyone who jeopardizes the comfort and /or safety of other customers.

Scheduled Bus Service

There are currently three (3) bus routes within the City of Gainesville. Each bus makes approximately 30 stops per hour and follows a different route within the City of Gainesville that begins and ends at the Transfer Station at Pine / High Streets in Gainesville. Some routes overlap, so more than one bus may stop at your bus stop. If you are unsure of how to reach your destination, ask your bus operators for assistance. They're always glad to help.

Download Red Rabbit bus routes and area map.  Scheduled Bus Service

There are currently three (3) bus routes within the City of Gainesville. Each bus makes approximately 30 stops per hour and follows a different route within the City of Gainesville that begins and ends at the Transfer Station at Pine / High Streets in Gainesville. Some routes overlap, so more than one bus may stop at your bus stop. If you are unsure of how to reach your destination, ask your bus operators for assistance. They're always glad to help.

Transit Van Service

Four (4) Hall Area Transit vans currently serve the outlying areas of Hall County, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Transit vans are a shared-ride service, meaning that several people may be on-board the vehicle and in route to their destinations along with you. We may make several stops to pick up and drop off others before we reach your destination. You must make a request for van transportation at least 48 hours in advance by calling 770-503-3333 during the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The cost for this service is based on trip length (see the fare chart in the next section). Don't forget to arrange your return trip at the same time you request a pick up reservation. If you don't schedule a return trip, we can't guarantee you'll be picked up in a timely manner or that we'll be able to transport you. We offer a subscription service for individuals requesting a ride on a regular basis.

Transfers

When you need to change buses to reach your destination, the second half of your ride is always FREE. Just ask your first Bus Operator for your FREE BUS TRANSFER. If you're not sure which bus to transfer to, ask your original Bus Operator. FREE BUS TRANSFERS are issued when you pay the fare and are valid for 50 minutes after issue.

Travel Tips

• Arrive 3 - 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to reach your stop.
• Sometimes buses run late due to traffic congestion, so please be prepared to wait 5 - 10 minutes past the scheduled pick up time.
• Buses will board riders at designated bus stops only, so look for the Red Rabbit signs at street corners.
• Signal the operator that you want to get off the bus by pulling the yellow signal cord. Please give the bus operators enough notice so that they may stop smoothly.
• Buses will only stop at bus stops to ensure safety. Remain seated or grasping a handhold until the bus comes to a complete stop.
• Please reserve seating at the front of the bus for senior citizens and the handicapped. If the bus is full, courteously offer your seat to those who are unable to stand while the bus is moving.
• Service dogs for the hearing and visually impaired are allowed on the bus. They are not pets - please do not attempt to approach or pet them.
• Radios must be listened to through earphones only.
• During inclement weather, the buses may not be able to stay on their regular schedule. Please call 770-503-3333 for more information.
• Not all bus stops will be on the side of the street that you need. Please use care and exercise caution while crossing streets.
• NOTE: ROUTE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR CURRENT INFORMATION CALL 770-503-3333