Rider Tips
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Smart Tips
To ensure a safe and efficient experience with Seneca Transit System, please watch our Helpful Tips video. Learn about communicating with the bus driver, how to travel between zones, transfer information, and more.
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Safety Tips
Seat belts are available on some STS buses for your safety. Car seats are not required on public transportation. Riders are encouraged to bring their own.
Be Early
Be a few minutes early to the bus stop. Bus stops are curbside at the location listed.
Accessibility Services
All buses are wheelchair accessible. Personal Care Attendants ride free with individuals with disabilities. Only registered service animals are permitted.
Flag Stops
The bus can pick up or drop off at any point along the route. For a flag stop, wave to the driver as the bus is approaching. Do not approach the bus until it comes to a complete stop.
Route Deviations
STS will deviate from the operating route up to ¾ of a mile. Schedule a route deviation by calling 585-968-0834 48 hours in advance.
Transfer Stops
Olean Area Transit System (OATS) #002/#003, Grand Center Station, Salamanca Bingo Hall, NFTA Lotus Bay #76, and Irving Bingo Hall
Gaming & Entertainment
STS has regular stops at both Seneca Gaming & Entertainment locations in Irving and Salamanca. Getting to the Seneca Allegany Casino is a simple transfer to the Casino shuttle at the SG&E Salamanca location. The Casino shuttle stops at SG&E and the Seneca One Stop every 15 minutes throughout the day. STS provides a direct stop at the Casino on Saturdays.
Civil Rights Statement
The Seneca Nation is committed to providing non-discriminatory service to ensure that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the receipt of its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI”). To request additional information about Title VI, or if you believe you have been subjected to discrimination and would like to submit a written complaint, please contact the Transit Manager at the information provided.
Americans With Disabilities Act Paratransit Policy
The Seneca Nation provides busses equipped with wheelchair lifts on its fixed routes, with route deviation by prior request, during its hours of operation Monday through Friday, 6:15am – 9:30pm and Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00am. Please call 585-968-0834 for additional information or to request route deviation service during regular working hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.