Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit (or BSOOB) is the primary public transportation provider in the communities of Southern Maine in York County. The services encompass fixed bus routes in

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, Saco,

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, as well as an express commuter bus service operating between Biddeford-Saco and

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. BSOOB Transit also operates a seasonal trolley to meet the demand of tourists. The central transportation hub, the Saco Transportation Center, inaugurated in 2019, serves as a pivotal point where the year-round services connect for customer transfers. At the Saco Transportation Center, the public can also access

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's ''Downeaster'' service, YCCAC connections, and other private taxi services.

Routes

Governance

BSOOB Transit is a Transit Committee formed in 1972 between the communities of Biddeford, Saco, and Old Orchard Beach. The Committee consists of three representatives from each of the owner communities. The Committee meets on a regular schedule to provide guidance and direction to Transit Staff.

Fares and DiriGo System

BSOOB Transit, along with Greater Portland Metro and the South Portland Bus Service, participates in a regional fare collection system known as DiriGo Pass. This system uses the UMO Pass platform developed by

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. Passengers are able to load funds onto their account and pay fares using a smartcard or the UMO mobile app. Standard fares are $2 for all local services, and $5 for the #70 Zoom Express service. Passengers may transfer for free within 90 minutes if using the mobile app or smartcard. If transferring to the #70 Zoom Express, passengers pay the difference in fare. This program also allows for customers to take advantage of a

fare capping Fare capping is a feature of public transport fare collection systems, which allows passengers to earn an Transit pass, unlimited-ride pass by paying single-ride fares. Typically, passengers pay a single-ride fare each time they use public transpo ...

system. The daily fare is capped at $6 for local fares or $15 for the #70 Zoom Express, after reaching that amount in a calendar day, no more fares will be charged to the account. Fares are also capped at $60 in a calendar month for local fares, and $150 for #70 Zoom Express fares. Reduced fare is half of the normal fare, and the monthly and daily caps are half of the standard caps. Reduced fares are applicable for persons with disabilities, anyone over 65, veterans, youth ages 6–18, and Medicare card holders. Cash continues to be accepted; however, no free transfers are available.

Fleet

Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit owns a fleet of 21 revenue vehicles, including 8 Hometown trolley buses that operate seasonally in and around Old Orchard Beach.

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