Originally Posted by
Robert C
As far as a folding bike, it is no use, the rules say that no bicycles, including folding bicycles are permitted in the bus. This is the main reason I am trying to find some precedent of a bicycle being declared a mobility device.
bus drivers are trained to use their discretion in most circumstances. we have some real hard-a$$ drivers at the transit agency where i work and even they wouldn't call someone out for attempting to bring a folded bike on board. to put it in perspective, at my agency anyone is allowed to bring an unfolded stroller on board the bus. i'd say, give it a try sometime and see what happens.
also, it's definitely not unprecedented for transit agencies to explicitly allow closed folding bikes on-board trains or buses.
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http://httqa.mta.info/bike/#buses
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http://www.wmata.com/getting_around/...guidelines.cfm