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11/03/2026
TODAY!
11/03/2026
🗳️ YOUR RIDE TO THE POLLS IS ON US! 🚌
Election Day is almost here! This Tuesday, November 3, The Bus is offering FREE RIDES on all fixed-route services and The Micro Bus to help Merced County residents get to voting centers and ballot drop-off locations.
Participating in the democratic process matters, and we want everyone to have the opportunity to make their voice count.
📍 Need to find a voting center or ballot drop-off location? Visit the Merced County Elections Office:
https://www.countyofmerced.com/Elections
AND THERE'S MORE! 🍎🥫
Get ready for our upcoming FREE FARE FOR FOOD campaign, November 16–30! Bring a food donation for the Merced County Food Bank when you board The Bus, and ride for FREE on fixed-route services and The Micro Bus. Donations will help support the Food Bank's Senior Brown Bag Program.
🚌 Two great ways to give back and make a difference in our community!
Learn more about all our upcoming free-fare opportunities:
https://www.mercedthebus.com/FreeFares
10/31/2026
🎃👻 Happy Halloween from The Bus! 🚌🍬
Wishing everyone a fun, festive and frightfully good Halloween! 🧡🕸️ Looking for some family-friendly Halloween fun? Ghost-Buster is inviting you and your family to join us at the Los Banos Halloween Fest 2026! 👻🚌
📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
📍 AG Sports Complex, 700 N. Mercey Springs Road, Los Banos
🎃 Enjoy pumpkin painting, spooky maze adventures, games, bounce houses, vendors, arts and crafts, and more! Best of all, the spooky maze is FREE! 👻
🚌 Come say Boo! And celebrate Halloween with The Bus!
Have a safe and happy Halloween! 🧡🎃
City of Los Banos Parks and Recreation Department , City of Los Banos Government
10/29/2026
🚌🎉 FREE FARES ARE COMING TO THE BUS! 🎉🚌
We’re making it easier to get where you need to go this holiday season! 🎁 Mark your calendars for these special free-fare opportunities ➡️
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🗳️ NOVEMBER 3 – Election Day
Ride The Bus FREE on Election Day! Make your plans to vote and let us help you get there. ❤️🤍💙
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🥫 NOVEMBER 16–30 – Fare for Food
Give a little, ride for FREE! 💚 Bring a food donation when you ride The Bus, and your fare is on us! Donations will support the Brown Bag Program for seniors through the . ❤️ Let’s come together to help feed seniors in our community!
Suggested donations include:
• Easy-Open Proteins: Canned tuna, chicken, or salmon, smooth peanut butter, or canned chili and stews.
• Soft and Hearty Grains: Old-fashioned or instant oatmeal packets, cream of wheat, and brown or white rice
• Vegetables and Fruits: Low-sodium canned vegetables, canned fruit packed in 100% juice or water , applesauce.
• Nutritional Drinks: Shelf-stable nutritional shakes like Ensure or Boost
• Soups and Broths: Hearty, low-sodium canned soups
For more information about the Senior Brown Bag program, visit: https://mmcfb.org/senior-brown-bag-program/
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🎄 DECEMBER 1–31 – Holiday Free Fares
It’s our gift to you! 🎁 Enjoy FREE rides on The Bus all month long as we celebrate the holiday season. Ride to shop, visit friends and family, or enjoy everything the season has to offer!
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Passengers who already ride fare-free through the Measure V Fare Subsidy Program—including seniors, veterans, and ADA-eligible riders—should continue to present their eligible identification cards when boarding.
UC Merced and Merced College students should also continue to show their current student identification cards to access free service.
Paratransit service continues to be provided for free thanks to Measure V!
📲 Plan your trip at mercedthebus.com.
Spread the word, share the ride, and celebrate the season with The Bus! ❤️🚌
10/24/2026
👻🚌 Boo-ster is ready to BOO-gie! 🎃🐾
Our favorite spooky mascot, Boo-ster, is rolling into the 6th Annual Cops for Critters Car Show with The Bus’s SPOOKY BUS! 💀🕸️
Come check out our spooktacular bus, admire some amazing cars, and enjoy a frightfully fun day with the family! 🚗👻
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 611 W. 22nd St., Merced, CA
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
Don’t ghost us! Stop by, say BOO!, and snap a spooky photo with us! 📸🧡
10/24/2026
❤️🎗️ Make healthy choices. Ride with The Bus! 🚌
The Bus is excited to be part of the Red Ribbon Week Celebration! Join us for an afternoon of community fun as we come together to promote healthy, safe, and drug-free lifestyles. ❤️
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Applegate Park MOAT (Merced Open Air Theater)
📌 Near 26th Street between O Street and N Street in Merced
Bring your family, enjoy the festivities, and stop by to say hello to The Bus team! Let’s work together to build a healthier, stronger community. ❤️🤝
10/22/2026
🚌💙 CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY!
Join The Bus at the Merced Union High School District Community Resource Festival! 🎉
Looking for local resources and support for your family? Stop by this community event to connect with local organizations, discover helpful services, and learn how The Bus can help you get where you need to go.
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
📍 Atwater High School Gymnasium
Bring the family, explore available resources, and connect with your community. We look forward to seeing you there! 👋
🚌 The Bus — connecting people to places and opportunities!
10/14/2026
🚌 Where can a career in transit take you? Your future might be closer than you think!
The Bus is excited to connect with the next generation of professionals at Career Industry Day! 🎓 Students can learn how public transportation keeps our communities moving and explore the many career opportunities in the transit industry.
💡 Curious about a career in transit? Stop by to learn about:
🔹 Career opportunities in public transportation
🔹 Education, training and certifications
🔹 Skills employers look for
🔹 What a typical workday looks like
🔹 Steps you can take now to prepare for your future
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
📍 Merced County Fairgrounds, 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Merced
🕘 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Your future starts with exploring the possibilities. Come discover where a career in transit could take you!
10/12/2026
Please join MCAG, TJPA, and RWA at one of our upcoming meetings in the month of October. The public may join either in-person or via Zoom.
🟢 The Technical Review Board will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 12:00PM in the Merced County Association of Governments Front Conference Room.
🔵 The Governing Board will be held on Thursday, October 15th at 3:00PM in the Merced County Administration Building, 3rd Floor, Board of Supervisors Chambers. Public comment is available in-person, via zoom or by email in advance of the meeting. Spanish interpretation is provided in-person.
See agenda for additional information: https://www.mcagov.org/agendacenter
10/09/2026
Did you know that you can receive real-time rider alerts and updates from the Merced The Bus smartphone app about all our fixed-routes and stops? That’s right, just download the free ‘Merced The Bus’ app from the App Store or Google Play and select alerts for either all routes/stops or just your favorites. And don’t forget to make sure your notifications are turned on for the app in your phone’s settings.
You can also receive service alerts by text message! Text ‘ALERTS’ to (209) 626-1414 to sign up for real-time route alerts and notifications to be sent to you via text. To receive text updates about when a bus is arriving at a particular stop, text the stop number to the same number. Stop numbers can be found in the app by tapping the stop on the route map or the list of stops and then pressing the ‘I’ symbol in the top right corner.
For our riders accustomed to receiving text alerts you have probably noticed a change to your messages lately. Please know that The Bus recently transitioned to a new provider and SMS number but the alerts have continued to be broadcast as usual and all of your information has been securely transferred to the new service.
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