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BAT is ending the express run between the BAT Center
and Ashmont on Monday, March 29! All other runs to Ashmont
will continue.
Brockton Area Transit - B.A.T. - runs buses along 14
routes in Brockton, as well as routes to the Ashmont M.B.T.A
in Dorchester, to Stoughton, and to West Bridgewater. You
can take a quick look at BAT's schedules using the
JavaScript enabled pop-up menu below.
All buses depart the new BAT
Centre in Brockton at the same time. For riders over age
65, disabled or in a wheelchair, Dial-a-Bat provides
inexpensive transit to many points within Metro South. Call
for additional bus route information.
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Dial-a-Bat
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(508) 584-5530
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BAT information
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(508) 580-1170
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We also have BAT schedules
listed on a separate page in case your browser has
trouble with the pop-up menu above.
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For more information on Brockton (named one of
the 100 most livable cities in the U.S. by
Money magazine in 1997), visit our
Brockton pages or the official
Brockton City page.
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For links to other institutions and places in
the Brockton area, check out our local
links page.
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The MBTA Commuter Rail began service to 3 stops
in Brockton on September 29, 1997. Read all about
the new Old Colony Commuter Rail, and its new
schedule on our Rail Info
Page!
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BAT Information
BUS STOPS
For your safety and convenience BAT has installed bus
stop signs on most of our routes. To catch a bus on one of
these routes, please stand at a BAT bus stop sign and signal
the driver by raising your arm as the bus approaches. You
will find the bus stop signs on telephone poles on nearly
every other block along a route. If the sings and telephone
poles are on the opposite side of the street, stand across
from a telephone ple with a sign. When you want to get off
the bus, signal the driver by pushing the buzzer. The driver
will stop at the next bus stop. Remember, whenever you want
to catch a BAT bus, signal the driver by raising your arm as
the bus approaches.
SAFETY NOTES
Crossing: Please do not cross in front
of BAT buses after deboarding.
Rider Courtesy: Unnecessary conversation
with the driver is prohibited. The playing of radios,
casettes or musical instruments on the buses or in the
Transfer Centre is permitted only if an earphone is used and
is not disturbing other passengers. Passengers should remain
seated until the bus comes to a complete stop. Strollers and
shopping carts must be collapsed so as to not block the
aisle.
Bicycles: Bicycles are not permitted on BAT
buses.
Animals: Seeing eye and hearing ear dogs
are allowed on buses; any and all other animals must be
caged and held on the passenger's lap for
transportation.
Injuries: All injuries must be reported to
the driver or terminal supervisor immediately. Unreported
injuries sustained while traveling on BAT buses will not be
acknowledged at later dates. BAT is not responsible for
injuries which result from unsafe acts of passengers.
OTHER NOTES
Storm Scheduling: If the weather becomes
too hazardous for normal operation, BAT will switch to a
snow schedule. Snow schedule announcements can be heard on
radio stations: WBET 1460 am, and WCAV 97.7 fm.
Cancellation of Service: When necessary,
cancellation will be announced on the following radio
stations: WBET 1460 am, WBZ 1030 am and WHDH 850 am.
Lost Articles: If you leave any personal
articles on a bus or in the terminal, please report your
loss to BAT Operations office as soon as possible (580-1170)
between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. BAT cannot, of
course, be responsible for lost articles, but we will make
every effort to recover your property for you.
Objectionable Persons: BAT reserves the
right to refuse to transport any person who is under the
influence of intoxicating drugs or alcohol, who is incapable
of taking care of themselves, or who may be found
objectionable to other passengers.
FARES
Amount of Fare: The fare for a trip within
Brockton is 75 cents, with fares to more distant stops such
as Ashmont varying. The fares are listed on the schedule
page for each route.
Exact Fare: Drivers do not make
change. Once a fare has been deposited in the farebox, it
cannot be retrieved. In the event of a disagreement
regarding a fare, please pay the fare requested by the
driver and contact BAT as soon as possible.
Fares: Fares must be paid when boarding
inbound buses (to City Centre). When outbound (leaving from
City Centre), fares are to paid when deboarding. Exceptions:
On routes #4, #4A and #12 fares are paid when boarding at
City Centre.
Transfers: Transfers are issued only upon
request when fare is paid and are valid for one hour.
Transfers are not valid for return trip on same route from
which tranfer was issued. Torn, mutilated or untimely
tranfers will not be accepted. Transfers are given out or
accepted on route #12 (Ashmont) only when #12 is also
covering route #1.
Blind: Blind persons with a valid ID issued
by the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind will be
allowed to ride free on all BAT buses.
Elderly: Senior citizens (age 60 or over)
ride all BAT buses for half fare when valid ID is shown to
driver.
Special Needs: Persons with valid
Transportation Access Passes ride for reduced fare on all
BAT buses when the pass is shown.
Passes: Passes must be shown to driver each
time you board.
SAVE 16% TO 40%
Rider's Club Card: Unlimited rides all
month on any Brockton Route and half-price fares on Ashmont
and Stoughton. Riders's Club cards cost $24.00.
Combination Ashmont/Local Rider's Club
Card: Enjoy unlimited rides on BAT's Ashmont route
along with unlimited rides on local Brockton and Stoughton
buses. Buy a Combination Rider's Club Card for $48.00.
Bus Pass Sales Locations:
- BAT Centre
- Frye's Cigar Store (Main St.)
- Brockton Credit Union
- People's Savings Bank
- Massasoit Community College bookstore
- Montello News
- Security Federal Savings Bank
- Tobacconist LTD (Westgate Mall)
BAT is always interested in hearing from passengers. Send
your comments or suggestions to:
BAT
70 School Street
Brockton, MA 02301
latest update: March 14, 1999
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