Bus Pass it Forward!

River Valley Transit wants you to “Pass it Forward” to your friends and family! Or buy the 31 Day EZ Pass for yourself! During the month of December, a 31 Day EZ Pass is only $20.00! That is a $20 savings off the regular pass price. The 31 Day EZ Pass is good for unlimited rides during a consecutive thirty-one-day period upon activation. Stock up passes to use now or later in 2022. The discounted passes are sold at the The Trade and Transit Centre office, centrally located right downtown on Transit Drive next to the Mid-Town Landing parking lot. Open weekdays between 6 am and 6 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am – 3 pm.

River Valley Transit wishes everyone a safe and joyful holiday season

Disclaimer: Regular 31 EZ Pass price is $40. Not good with any other offer or discount. Restrictions may apply. Limit of 5 promotional “Bus Pass it Forward” (31 Day EZ Fare Pass) purchases per person per day. Offer valid only for passengers and individuals; businesses are not eligible for discount.

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Service Change Alert

2021 Holiday Bus Service

DateService
Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving – no service
Friday, December 24 Christmas Eve – no nightline service
Saturday, December 25 Christmas Day – no service
Friday, December 31 New Year’s Eve – no nightline service
Saturday, January 1 New Year’s Day – no service
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Free Ride Friday

Try Transit On

Free Ride Friday!

Ride Fridays for free from 11/5/2021 – 12/31/2021 and enter for chances to win prizes!

Post a pic of yourself on or in front of a RVT bus, sign or RVT building and
tag us. Random participants will win a 31 Day EZ Fare Pass. Daily prizes will be also be given to participants based on their social media post.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Shirt

T-shirt Benefit Sale – Because We Care

T-shirt sales have ended. Updated 1/19/21

Shirts are custom-designed and printed locally. You will receive a confirmation of your order and when the shirts are ready you will be notified. T-shirts are expected to be ready by October 28th and may be picked up inside the River Valley Transit Passenger Waiting area at the new Trade & Transit Center II, on Transit Drive. The entrance can be found on the rear side of 144 West Third Street.

Thank you for your effort to help RVT support Breast Cancer Awareness month. A donation may also be made on the website if you prefer not to purchase a T-shirt. All proceeds from T-shirt sales will benefit the local Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Center at the UPMC Divine Providence campus here in Williamsport.

Each shirt is $15 (cost may be more depending on size.)

Order deadline is October 18, 2021

RVT Passenger Waiting Entrance on Transit Drive, near Cell Block in Mid-Town Landing
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MLB Bus Service on Sunday, August 22, 2021

MLB Game Ticket Holders Bus Service!

Ride the FREE River Valley Transit bus from downtown to the MLB Little League Classic game at Historic Bowman Field on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Round trip service begins at the Chursh Street Parking Garage, 11 West Church Street,Williamsport, PA 17701.  You can go between the downtown and the field. After the game is finished our bus will return you to the garage free. You can also ride from Bowman field to the parking garage even before the game ends.

You must have an official MLB Little League Classic game ticket to board the bus. Look for the bus stop and River Valley Transit buses at the Church Street Parking Garage. It is located next to the Market Street bridge and TownPlace Suites.

 

TO the MLB Little Classic Game

Departures from Church Street Parking Garage, 11 West Church Street, begin at 4:30PM and will provide service every 10 minutes until 7:45PM.

FROM the MLB Little Classic Game

Return service from the stadium begins at 8:00PM and will operate as needed until 60 minutes after the completion of the game.

 

 

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Little League Bus Pass

Little League Express

Round Trip Bus Express will get you to and from the games!

The Grand Slam Express Bus Pass is good for unlimited rides on the Little League Express Bus AND all RVT routes from August 19– 29, 2021 for just $10.

Purchase from the Express Bus driver or inside the Trade & Transit Centre II Office on Transit Drive on the rear side of 144 West Third Street. Express Passes also available at RVT administrative offices at 1500 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pa 17701.

Donwload the Little League Grand Slam Service Brochure

Catch the Little League Express in 2 locations!

  1. Church Street Parking Garage
    11 West Church Street
    Williamsport, Pa 17701
  2. Third Street Parking Garage
    115 West Third Street
    Williamsport, Pa 17701
  • Express originates from Bus Bay 12 at the corner of West Third and Pine Streets next to the Third Street Parking Garage. Stops include the Church Street Parking Garage stop located at the corner of Church and Court Streets near to the TownPlace Suites. See garage addresses, both in downtown Williamsport.
  • The Express Bus also stops along the route, look for River Valley Transit bus stop signs.
  • Park & Ride to the games: FREE parking in the Third Street Parking Garage or the Church Street Transportation Center when you ride the Little League Express to the World Series. Have your parking ticket validated by the Little League Express Bus Driver.
  • Pass sales begin Monday, August 16th.
  • Senior Citizens ride FREE ALL DAY!
  • Regular Fares and RVT Youth Pass accepted.
To the Stadiums: Service operates every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour
Date Start End
Thursday, August 19 11:00 am 7:00 pm
Friday, August 20 11:00 am 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 21 11:00 am 8:00 pm
Sunday, August 22 11:00 am 2:00 pm
Monday, August 23 11:00 am 7:00 pm
Tuesday, August 24 1:00 pm 7:30 pm
Wednesday, August 25 1:00 pm 7:30 pm
Thursday, August 26 1:00 pm 7:00 pm
Friday, August 27 No games  
Saturday, August 28 10:30 am 3:30 pm
Sunday, August 29 8:00 am 3:00 pm

From the Stadiums: Service operates every 30 minutes at :15 and :45 after the hour. Upon completion of the last game of the day, Little League Express will provide direct service to all routes.

The following items WILL NOT BE PERMITTED on premises

  • Alcohol or Illegal Drugs
  • Large Coolers
  • Pets
  • Fireworks
  • Skateboards
  • Bicycles
  • Rollerblades
  • Scooters
  • Noisemakers (ex: vuvuzelas, thunder sticks, air horns, etc.)
  • Tarps, Tents or Canopies
  • Flammable materials or Incendiary devices
  • Beach Umbrellas (small umbrellas 42” or less will be permitted)
  • Large Bags or Containers
  • Solicitation
  • Laser Pointers
  • Hover Boards
  • Drones
  • Weapons of any kind
  • Pocket Knives or Guns
  • Containers with Liquid (cans, plastic and aerosol containers)
  • Aerosol containers
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Employment – Full Time Bus Operator

Immediate hire. Great career opportunity for a quality individual.  40 hour/week schedule. Regular scheduled days off.

Full-Time Bus Operator

Applicant must have an excellent driving record (verified through the State Motor Vehicle Department.) River Valley Transit may provide training to secure the appropriate CDL license. Responsibilities include:

  • Provide superior customer service to RVT customers.
  • Operate transit vehicles on fixed routes.
  • Operate transit vehicles in a safe manner.

Competitive salary and benefits package include:

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Training
  • Pension
  • Sick Leave

Applications accepted by:

Nesco Staffing Services

2211 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA
(570) 326-1736
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
No Appointment Necessary.

Please no calls or visits to the RVT administrative office.

All applicants must possess a valid drivers license and have an excellent driving record. All positions are subject to residency requirements and to all applicable Federal Regulations governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs in the transit industry as specified by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and 49 CFR P655 and 49 CFRP Part 40, and the “Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988”. This shall include analytical urine drug testing and breath testing for alcohol for: reasonable suspicion, random, post-accident, return to duty, and follow-up during the course of employment.

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East End Route Name Change

The name “East End Warren Avenue” replaces the East End ManorCare route name effective today, Friday, July 23, 2021.

The route name is the only change. The new name will be added to buses and our announcements on Transit Drive, MyRide app and on the website.

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Service Change Alert

Montoursville Route Change on Select Days

Effective Thursday, July 15, 2021 the Montoursville bus (#15) will make stops at the Williamsport Regional Airport on 4 days; Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On those days on the trips that depart the Transit Centre at 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45, 4:45 and 5:45pm, the Montoursville bus will deviate from it’s regular schedule to make stops at the airport. The stops at the airport will be at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm and 6:00pm.

There will not be buses traveling to the airport on Tuesday or Wednesday and the Montoursville route will be unchanged from it’s usual schedule. Find the Montoursville Route time table and schedule information at https://www.ridervt.com/schedules-routes/montoursville/.

There have been signs posted on the route indicating the change of service. Riders may have to find other stops on the select days since the route has changed to accommodate the new trips to the airport.

River Valley Transit’s administrative office and Transit Centre II customer service offices will help you with complete details on the new schedule. The MyRide smart phone application will also reflect the changes. As always your bus operator will assist you with questions about the new route and trips to the airport.

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150th Fair Bus Service 2021

Take a River Valley Transit bus to the Fair!

Ride the Lycoming Mall bus to the Lycoming Mall and transfer to the Tri-Town Connector- Muncy/Hughesville bus. Regular Fares apply. Don’t forget to get the “transfer” card from the bus driver so you can save $1.00 off Fair General Admission.

There is an EVENING EXPRESS service between 6pm and 10pm on 5 nights! Friday and Saturday, July 16, 17, Monday, July 19, and Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24.

Use the bus timetable above to get stop times. We always welcome phone calls to help you find your bus and we can be reached at 570-326-2500. We also can help you plan in person at our Trade & Transit Centre. If you like technology download the MyRide mobile app on your device and learn the routes and get real-time information on where the bus is located! Or jump to the bus locator on our Where’s My Bus website page now! And the last helpful tip for riding the bus is to simply ask a bus driver. When you board any bus the friendly driver is able to answer questions and help you get you to your destination.

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