ECAT Escambia County Area Transit

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We invite you to ride with us. In an effort to make everyone's trip safe and pleasant, please observe the following policies:

  • Open food and drink are not permitted.
  • Loud music, talking, and profanity are not permitted.
  • No pets are allowed except for trained personal assistance animals.
  • Do not leave your trash behind.
  • Shoes and shirt must be worn.
  • Smoking is prohibited.
  • Weapons are prohibited.
  • Do not distract bus operator.
  • Do not place objects in aisle.
  • For year-round comfort, keep windows closed.

Wheelchair Accessible

All ECAT buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift. How to board in a wheelchair.

Lowering/Kneeling the Bus

All ECAT buses are equipped to lower and/or kneel. This feature can be used by individuals who have difficulty stepping from the curb to the bus step. When you need the bus lowered, please inform the bus operator.

Bike and Ride

All ECAT buses are equipped with bike racks. For your convenience, outside bike racks are also available at the ECAT passenger terminal.

Using the bike rack

Your Bus Operators

  • have the responsibility and authority to enforce ECAT rules and policies.
  • have defensive driving training.
  • have passenger assistance and sensitivity training.
  • have a CDL driver's license.
  • are tested for drug and alcohol use.
  • must pass a criminal background and motor vehicle record check.
  • should be polite, courteous, neatly dressed in uniform, and wear an ECAT photo identification badge.