CURRENT SERVICE ALERTS

WarningFare Free! ¡Autobuses gratis! November 29, 2024 - September 30, 2025

All BRTA fixed route and ADA services will be free to all customers from November 29, 2024 until September 30, 2025. Fares will not be collected onboard buses. Non-ADA services are not free. Please see website for complete details. // Todos los servicios de ruta fija y ADA de BRTA serán gratuitos para todos los clientes desde el 29 de noviembre de 2024 hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2025. No se cobrarán tarifas a bordo de los autobuses. Los servicios que no sean ADA no son gratuitos. Consulte el sitio web para obtener detalles completos.
Effective November 29th, 2024 - October 1st, 2025

Warning$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for CDL Bus Operators

Join the BRTA Team – $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Are you a professional driver with a CDL B license including Airbrakes and Passenger endorsements, ready to take the next step in your career? BRTA wants to hear from you! We’re offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums Retirement plan contributions Competitive pay Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in your community Don’t have a CDL? No problem! Non-CDL positions and paid CDL training are also available. For more information and to apply, visit: www.berkshirerta.com/employment-opportunities or call (413) 499-BRTA (2782).
Effective May 11th, 2024

Travel Training

BRTA Travel Training is a FREE service designed to teach individuals, groups, students, passengers with disabilities, and seniors how to travel independently throughout Berkshire County.

What is Travel Training?

Self-paced and available to all, the training process is individualized with an overall emphasis on safety. A qualified mobility instructor travels with you to your desired locations when it’s convenient for you. Your instructor will stay with you, teaching you techniques for safe travel until you are ready to travel on your own.

Learning to travel independently and confidently on the public bus transportation system opens up social, recreational, educational, and employment opportunities. See our Travel Training brochure or Spanish version.

What does a BRTA Travel Trainer teach?

  • Bus Route Training
  • Trip Planning
  • Street Crossing
  • Community Safety Awareness
  • Proper Wheelchair Securement
  • Bus Fare Structure
  • Bicycle Rack Positioning
  • Purchasing and Using CharlieCards

Information Bus for Charlie Cards and Travel Training

The BRTA Charlie Card/Travel Training informational vehicle is in North Adams and Great Barrington a couple of times a month. Please see the announcement’s page for the schedule.

Riders may purchase a Charlie Card or half fare card, load stored value on their cards, and receive one-on-one information on how to use the BRTA.

If your group or organization would like the information vehicle to visit your location on available days, please contact the BRTA.

Cost

There is no fee for this service.

Schedule Your Training

Please contact BRTA for more information or to schedule an appointment by emailing traveltraining@berkshirerta.gov or calling (413) 499-2782, extension 2900.