News Flash

A Visit With Congressman Duarte

Congressman John Duarte visited StanRTA on Friday, March 17. He toured the Modesto Transit Center with Adam Barth, StanRTA CEO, and the two leaders had an excellent conversation about The S, ridership, and the recently implemented service changes that wer...

Connecting Communities On The S Service Launch

The Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA) is launching systemwide service changes on March 5, 2023, as a result of its Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) findings from 2022. The changes will help provide transit equity across The ...

MJC Students Ride Free

Modesto Junior College (MJC) students can ride The S for free by showing their MJC Student ID card with a current semester sticker to the bus driver.* 

Here's how it works:

1.   Obtain an MJC Student ID Card and current s...

Veterans Eligible for Half Fare

Veterans, Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Medicare Recipients are eligible for Half-Fare One Day, Seven Day or 31 Day Passes valid on all fixed routes.  A StanRTA Half Fare Discount Card, Medicare Card, ADA Paratransit Eligibility Card, o...

Activated Passes During Free Ride Promotion Days

To riders who did not hear about last month’s free-ride promotion in advance and activated a multi-day pass: The S does not offer exchanges, replacements, or refunds. This policy applies to passes that have been folded, ripped, or water damaged and includ...

The S is Here for Students and Caregivers

Coordinating school carpools, drop-off, and pickup can be daunting for any parent or caregiver, especially for those who work during school hours. It can be difficult for many adults to travel to their child's school for plays, sporting events, and even p...

Help Us See You

It is getting dark earlier in the evening and staying dark later in the morning which can often make it difficult for drivers to see riders waiting for a bus. Don’t let your bus driver pass you by! Make sure your driver can see you at your stop and let yo...