Do I need a Bus Pass to ride the bus?
Bus passes are no longer needed to ride the bus. However, we will be checking
student ID's on a random basis, so always have it handy when riding the bus.
How to Ride Guide
Do you have special break service routes for when school is not in session?
Yes, as long as the University is open. Information on Break Service will be
posted before the break begins.
If I'm on campus late at night, how do I get home?
See our Night Service page for service through midnight. If you are a residential student, you may call for a Corps escort (see question below). The CARPOOL student organization also provides rides. See http://carpool.tamu.edu/index.asp for more information.
How do I get around on campus late at night?
See our Night Service page for service through midnight.You may also call for an escort from the corps to walk with you to your dorm. The phone number is printed on the back of your TAMU student ID card: 979-845-6789. See http://www.tamu.edu/upd/escort.htm for more information.
Which bus can I take to get to these places?
Bryan: Route 12 or Route 15
Post Oak Mall: Route 27
Blinn: Route 12
Target: Route 27
Albertson's (Southwood Valley): Route 33
Wal-Mart (College Station): Route 33
Bush School: Route 05
Other Off-Campus Locations
If I’m on the Blinn TEAM, can I still ride the buses?
Yes. Please be prepared to present your Blinn ID if it is requested.
What if I have a permanent disability and I am unable to ride the buses?
You may be eligible to ride our paratransit vehicles. For more information
and an application visit our Paratransit page.
Where can I find something that I have left on the bus?
Any item left on the bus will be taken to the Koldus Information Desk located in the main lobby of the Koldus Building. Please go there to pick it up Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
What is the starting pay rate for a new bus driver?
$8.00 an hour
How do I become a bus driver?
Fill out our online application.
What are the requirements for becoming a bus driver?
You must be a student enrolled for at least one credit hour at Texas A&M University,
Blinn College or Sam Houston State. You must be at least 18 years of age and you
must have two or less moving violations on your driving record within the last three
years. See our job postings for more details.
Why does everyone have to pay bus fees even if they don't ride the bus?
The transportation fee funds all operating and capital expenses incurred in the
operation of the Texas A&M shuttle service. Extensive discussion was held with
student leaders and various student groups prior to the referendum to approve the
fee. During the discussions, student leaders concluded that the fee should
be paid by all and all students should have access to the service or benefit in
some way because of the service. The current fee is $70 per semester ($35 for a 5-week summer term and $70 for a 10-week summer semester).
Knowing that unlimited service to all areas
of College Station/Bryan is not economically practical, off-campus routes are designed
to serve those areas where the highest concentrations of students live. A
Park and Ride option was also developed by having a route serve Post Oak Mall
and many students who do not live directly on a route drive a short distance to
an area where parking is allowed and catch the bus at the nearest stop. This
allows access to all who choose not to purchase a parking permit.
The on-campus
service was designed to provide a transportation option to all areas of campus and
is available to all. Even those students who choose the parking permit option
and drive to campus benefit through reduced traffic and more parking availability.
