.: Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation of the State of New York :.

Transportation

The Roosevelt Island Red Bus Service Phone (212) 832-4583
	Hours of Operation
	Sunday - Thursday: 5:45 AM to 2:30 AM Friday - Saturday : 5:45 AM to 3:30 AM Holiday Schedule : No Octagon Express Service Morning Rush Hours (M-F): 7:00 AM-10:00 AM Evening Rush Hours (M-F): 3:00 PM-8:00 PM Click here for a printable copy of complete Bus & Tram Schedule
Fare Information
MTA Metrocards are NOT Accepted $0.25 per trip $0.10 Seniors and Disabled Free to Students 18 and under (With School I.D.) Up to three children, 44 inches tall (3ft’ 8in) and under, ride for free on the red buses when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Infants (under two years of age) can ride the red buses free if the child sits on the lap of the accompanying adult Maximum Bill accepted $1.00 (Hybrid Buses Only) Strollers and Shopping Carts must be folded upon operator's request (click here for stroller policy)

Bus Sign

Look for this Bus Stop Sign throughout the Island

Southbound

Northbound

888 Main Street / Octagon
Comfort Station / Firehouse
40 River Road / Manhattan Park
Motorgate / Gristedes
579 Main Street M &D Deli
543 Main Street / Good Shepherd Chapel
425 Riverwalk Commons
Tram Station East

Southpoint Park
Goldwater Hospital
Tram Station West
Subway
502 Main Street/Youth Center
546 Senior Center
580 Main Street
Northtown / Capobianco Field
Motorgate / Gristedes / Post Office
40 River Road (Opposite)
888 Main Street / Octagon

Bus Stops at 10 River Road and not Motorgate during rush hour from 7am - 10 am

Click here for New RIOC/Q102 Bus Route

Shopping Bus Service

The Shoppers Bus service is available for seniors and disabled persons every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Senior Center (546 Main Street). Seniors and/or aide must have identification available before boarding the bus. Children are not allowed to ride the Shoppers Bus. Adults 18 and over will be allowed on the SB only if they are assisting a senior or disabled person. COSTCO shoppers must bring shopping bags and/or cart for groceries.

Participants of the Shoppers Bus are encouraged to notify the Senior Center 1 day in advance prior to boarding. Please contact Rema Townsend, Director of the Senior Center, at 212-980-1888 to be added to the SB list.

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