Originally Posted by
Robert C
I do that too, I just say, "bicycle," as I am getting off the bus. The drivers seem to appreciate it (the father of a friend of mine was killed by a city bus, I pay attention).
I also use Wald folding baskets and have them unloaded and folded up before the bus arrives. For whatever reason those baskets fascinate people as I am folding them. 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.
Due to some medical conditions I can not walk far, I can ride a bicycle just fine though. So yes, I am one of those people that annoys one of the previous posters who doesn't like people to use the racks to ride a short distance.
It would add another level of inconvenience, but if they really won't let you bring a folder on the bus, put it in a bag! Purpose-made bags start at about $30. A folder in a bag is cargo. It isn't going to grease or dirty anyone up and it isn't going to land on anyone. If it looks like an overnight bag and it acts like an overnight bag...