Carry-On Policy

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BATA Holiday Schedule: On Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28) BATA will be closed with limited Link service from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Black Friday (Nov. 29) we will have normal service levels. Call 231.941.2324 or click here to learn more.

BATA Service Alert: On Saturday, Nov. 23 from 4-9 p.m. the Bayline will not be able to service any stops on Front and State Streets between Pine and Grandview Parkway due to road closures associated with the Traverse City Holiday Light Parade. Both the east and westbound Bayline routes will still be able to service BATA’s Hall Street Transfer Station which is a short walk to the parade route. We apologize for the inconvenience and the route will return to its normal path as soon as the roads open again. Please call BATA Customer Service at 231.941.2324 with questions.
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BATA allows passengers to carry on packages aboard all buses. Please review our below guidelines to help ensure the comfort and safety of all riders.

What Can I Carry On The Bus?

Carry-On Packages

BATA Carry-On Policy Digital Banner BATA's top priority is to make certain that all carry-on items are secured for the safety of all passengers. For the smoothest possible trip with BATA, please download and review our Carry-On Policy brochure before your trip.

Accepted Packages

Handbags, backpacks, grocery bags, or other articles that do not inconvenience riders
Can be carried on and off the bus in one trip
Are of a manageable size
Are placed on your lap or on the floor, between your feet
May not block the entrance, aisle or emergency exits
May not take up additional passenger seats or restrict the use of aisles
May not in any way inhibit the safe operation of the bus
Small tied packages of returnable cans and bottles that meet the Accepted Packages criteria

Additional Allowed Articles

Folded carriages/strollers
Personal shopping carts that can fit between seat rows
Folded walking aids and walkers

ARTICLES NOT ALLOWED

Large cumbersome bags of returnable cans or bottles
Shopping carts associated with a retailer
Large or leaking objects
Fishing poles with hooks attached
Any weapons — firearms, knives, clubs, fireworks, and chemical sprayers
Any sharp objects
Gasoline or other flammable/hazardous materials
Vehicle batteries

In short, anything that is dangerous or inconvenient to other riders is not allowed to board with you.

Updated: 03.24.17