Effective March 1, 2017 Taft Area Transit has replaced Fixed Route Service with Dial-a-Ride service in the Taft Area.
Service between Taft and Maricopa remains on a Fixed Route schedule.
Taft Transit Service | Taft Dial-a-Ride Service Hours of Operation |
| Monday - |
Friday 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
Saturday 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Dial-a-Ride Service Fares
|
General
| $2.50 |
| Senior/ADA/Youth | $1.75 |
| Children under 5 | Free (per fare-paying adult) |
| ADA attendant | Free (with paid registered ADA patron) |
12-Trip Pass
|
General
| $25.00 |
| Senior/ADA/Youth | $17.50 |
Please have exact fare. Drivers do not make change.
Maricopa-Taft Route Service
Maricopa - Taft Route will run three trips per day throughout the cities of Taft and Maricopa with stops near Taft High School, Taft College, Historic Fort, Albertsons Plaza, Maricopa Post Office, Maricopa High School, and Maricopa City Hall.
| Maricopa-Taft Route Hours of Operation |
Monday-Friday
| 7:15 a.m. to 6:05 p.m. |
| Saturday & Sunday | No service |
| Maricopa-Taft Route Fares |
General
| $2.00 |
| Senior /ADA-Certified | $2.00 |
Youth
| $2.00 |
| Children under 5 | Free (per fare-paying adult) |
| ADA attendant | Free (with paid registered ADA patron) |
Holidays
TAT does not operate on New Year's Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve
Passenger Guidelines
| Do | Don't |
- Pay your fare (exact change only).
- Be respectful of your driver and fellow passengers.
- Reserve front seats for elderly and/or disabled passengers.
- Keep hands and objects inside vehicle.
- Remain seated until vehicle comes to a complete stop.
- Report any vandalism to driver.
| - No smoking.
- No offensive language or threatening behavior.
- No littering.
- No music or excessive noise.
- No food or drinks onboard.
- No marking/defacing the vehicle.
- No pets/animals except assistance animals with an official tag.
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Note: TAT drivers may refuse service to persons acting inappropriately or causing harm to other customers or driver. Passengers unwilling to abide by these guidelines may be barred from using the City's transportation services.
Bikes on Bus
Getting around the City of Taft just got easier. Take your bike along when you ride the bus. TAT buses feature easy-to-load bike racks. Motorized bicycles may not be loaded onto TAT bike carriers.
Transit Goals
- Provide Transit Service that is effective in attracting and retaining transit riders in areas with identifiable transit needs.
- Provide economical and cost effective transportation.
- Coordinate transit system development with community planning, development efforts, and land use policy.