Policy:
A caregiver may choose to remove the child/ren from the stroller and fold the stroller to board the bus.
A child or children may remain in the stroller while on the bus if:
- the stroller is equipped with brakes, which must be locked;
- the stroller does NOT block the aisles, door, steps, emergency exits or accessible areas;
- the caregiver is always in control of the stroller; and
- the stroller in a space designated for mobility
A child or children may not remain in the stroller if space is not available in the ADA assessible area. The caregiver MUST remove the child/ren and fold the stroller.
A stroller may not be used to transport items such as groceries. It must be used for the purpose of transporting a child or children as appropriate.
ADA Accessible Stroller
A caregiver using an accessible stroller for transportation of a child with special needs receives equal priority as a passenger using a mobility device in the ADA accessible area. The child in the accessible stroller may remain in the mobility device accessible space. The accessible stroller must be secured to the floor in the ADA accessible securement area with a 7-point securement.
Ramp or Lift
Upon request, Operators will deploy the ramp on low-floor buses and the lift on standard-floor buses. The caregiver must remain on the lift and in control of the child-occupied stroller.