TMA Bucks

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TMA Bucks
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Headquarters Trevose, Pennsylvania
Service area Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Service type public transit / advocacy group
Fleetbuses
Fuel type Compressed natural gas
Chief executiveStephen Noll (Executive Director) [1]
Website http://www.tmabucks.com

TMA Bucks is a member-supported nonprofit organization and advocacy group that oversees transportation needs in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. [1] [2] The organization works to improve transportation through partnerships with businesses and government agencies, promoting travel management strategies to reduce congestion, providing a clearinghouse for transportation policies and programs, establishing community public transportation, providing a forum for improvements on transportation and infrastructure, representing members regarding transportation matters on Bucks County, and improving access to healthcare and social services throughout the county. [2] TMA Bucks is made up of several members including businesses and government agencies throughout Bucks County. [3] TMA Bucks, in partnership with Bucks County Transport, operates the Rushbus public transit service that connects employers in two parts of Bucks County to SEPTA train and bus service. [4]

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Rushbus

The Richboro-Warminster Rushbus at Warminster Station in Warminster Bucks County Transport bus 210 at Warminster Station.jpeg
The Richboro-Warminster Rushbus at Warminster Station in Warminster

The Rushbus is a bus service operated as a partnership between TMA Bucks and Bucks County Transport, connecting employers to SEPTA train and bus service. Rushbus operates two routes Monday through Friday during rush hours: [4]

The Rushbus fleet consists of buses powered with compressed natural gas. [4] The base fare to ride the Rushbus is $1.00, with senior citizens age 65 and older free. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 Houck, Gabby (June 22, 2018). "TMA Bucks names Stephen Noll next executive director". Bucks County Courier Times. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "About". TMA Bucks. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  3. "Members". TMA Bucks. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Need a Lift?". TMA Bucks. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  5. 1 2 "Bristol Rushbus schedule" (PDF). TMA Bucks. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  6. "Richboro-Warminster Rushbus schedule" (PDF). TMA Bucks. Retrieved February 12, 2018.