Yes. All buses operated by the Greater Mankato Transit System are wheelchair accessible, and have been since 1994. No pre-scheduling is required to access this service.

Yes. All of our buses, with the exception of our Para-transit vehicles, are equipped with bike racks. There is no additional charge to use the bike racks, and any of our friendly drivers will be happy to show you how quick and easy the racks are to use.

The Greater Mankato Transit System does have posted bus stops and bus shelters (sited for heavier traffic). However, our system operates on a “flag down policy”. This means that you may catch the bus by standing at any corner along the route and flag down the driver as the bus approaches your location. Be sure to stand on the corner, so the rear of the bus does not encroach into a cross lane of traffic. Drivers will not make stops at any of the following locations:

1.  A green light that would impede the flow of traffic.
2.  Stops other than the posted stop at the River Hills Mall.
3.  Any stop, which in the opinion of the driver may constitute a safety hazard.
   

See also: Mankato Transit System Routes

Bus schedules are available at any of the following locations:

1. Online
2. From any bus driver
3. Intergovernmental Center, 507-387-8600, 10 Civic Center Plaza
4. North Mankato City Hall, 507-625-4141, 1001 Belgrade Avenue, NorthMankato
5. At the HUB, which is located in the Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato
6. River Hills Mall--at the customer service desk
7. Blue Earth County Library, 100 East Main Street, Mankato
   

The 30-Day Frequent Rider bus pass may be purchased at City Hall, which is located at 10 Civic Center Plaza or from any bus driver.  The Minnesota State University, Mankato Semester Bus Pass and 30-Day Pass may be purchased at the Cahsier's Office located in the Wigley Administration Building on the campus of MSU,M.  The 30-Day MRCI bus pass may be purchased at City Hall or at MRCI which is located at 15 Map Drive.  If you have any questions please call 625-RIDE.

The purpose of a transfer is to allow passengers to continue their trip to a location on a different route, not to provide round trip transportation for the price of a single fare.

1. Upon request, your bus driver will issue a transfer free of charge.
2. Transfers are valid for 40 minutes from the time of issue and this information is printed on the back each transfer .
3. If a transfer from route 7 is needed from the driver, it will be necessary to pay a full fare.  Those using the reduced rate "zone fare" are not eligible for a transfer.
4. Transfers are accepted at the following locations:

• Downtown at the intersection of Cherry Street and South Front Street.
• Madison East Center
• Minnesota State University, Mankato

Please do not hesitate to ask the bus driver for clarification or call 507-625-RIDE (7433).