General Information

TIMETABLE:

Bold  - indicates Putnam Transit Connections.

(---)   - dash indicates no service for that time frame.

(*)     - asterisk indicates snow routes only.

O/C   - indicates that this stop is "On-Call."  Call 878-RIDE (7433).

      - Shading indicates Saturday Service.

¯       - indicates passengers should be at stop based on previous printed timepoint.

DELAYS: Tune in to WPUT 1510 (AM), Y105.5 FM, WHUD 100.7 FM, for announcement of delays which may occur due to weather, construction, traffic conditions, or other circumstances beyond our control.  Service to certain areas may be temporarily terminated.  A notice will be posted on buses regarding such problems.  Or you may call (845) 878-RIDE.

INFORMATION:  (845) 878-RIDE; TDD (845) 878-4039 Monday thru Friday, 4:15 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

HOLIDAYS:  Bus System does not operate on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

FARES:  $2.25 One-Way.  Seniors & Disabled with Office for Aging I.D. card, MTA (disabled) card, Medicare card, and/or a Half-Fare card issued by the Putnam County Planning Department are acceptable proof for half-fare ($1.00).  Children under 13 ($1.00) no I.D. required.  Students ($1.00) with a Student I.D. card. Infants ride free.  Transfers (.75¢) or (.25¢) for seniors/disabled.  Exact change required.  Please have money ready when boarding.  Transfers are made at Putnam Plaza.  Transfers apply only on one continuous trip within a 60-minute time period on same day issued.

Monthly Passes & Ticket Books available by calling or applying in person at the Department of Planning, Development, and Public Transportation (845) 878-3480.  Unitickets are available through MetroNorth Rail Stations.

SCHEDULE:  The bus will serve riders anywhere along the route, boarding or departing.  Locations on the schedule are time and reference points and are not the only places bus will stop.  Riders should "flag" the bus to be picked up and should be on the side of the road in which the bus will be traveling.  Bus shelters are not bus stops - use the "flag" system.  Times are approximate!  The only stops in Putnam Plaza are at Hannaford’s and the Dollar Store.  Riders should be at bus stop at least five minutes before scheduled time. Putnam Transit routes are express service outside of Putnam County.

PARATRANSIT SERVICE:  Available by calling (845) 878-RIDE, TDD (845) 878-4039 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the day preceding service.  When Sundays and Holidays precede a day of service, a call may be made between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday or the day preceding the holiday.  If Putnam Transit service is on snow routes, then Paratransit will be comparable to the snow route.   Fare: $3.00 One Way.  Available only to eligible passengers who have applied for and received a Paratransit I.D. card.  To apply call (845) 878-3480.

Putnam Transit is operated by First Transit, Inc. and administered by the Putnam County Department of Planning, Development, and Public Transportation.