Can I take a coffee on the BART?


Can I take a coffee on the BART? According to both state law and BART policy, passengers can drink and eat all they want in the 'Free Area,' which we define as the portion of the station that's outside the fare gates where you don't need a ticket, BART Police Chief Gary Gee said.


Do cell phones work on BART?

Whether you need to be connected for work or fun while riding BART, you'll find a mostly continuous mobile signal for you to text, talk and surf the web on your wireless phone from Balboa Park into downtown San Francisco, through the Transbay Tube and all throughout the Oakland underground as long as you are a customer ...


Are masks still required on BART?

Mask requirement ended 10/2/22; Masks now strongly recommended. As of October 2, 2022, masks are strongly recommended. Wearing a well fitted masks over your mouth and nose is encouraged. Masks are no longer mandatory.


What is not allowed in BART?

Make sure you have not left any valuables in stations or on trains. Flammable liquids are not allowed in stations or on trains. Bicycle riding, roller skating and skateboarding are not allowed in stations or on trains. Watch your step when boarding and disembarking trains.


Why doesn t BART run past midnight?

1. Q: Why doesn't BART run 24/7 or at least later on Friday and Saturday nights? A: The short window of time when BART isn't in operation is used for essential nightly track maintenance to help keep BART safe and reliable.


What are the least safe BART stations?

Civic Center, Coliseum, Bay Fair and Pittsburg/Bay Point followed Powell as the stations with the most calls for police help.


Can you eat a sandwich on the bus?

Yes, you may bring and eat cold food and drinks on board a bus (cold sandwiches, bottled water, candies...). For the comfort and safety of other passengers, hot food is not allowed on the bus. Note: Drinking alcohol is strictly forbidden on board.


Is it illegal to not pay for BART?

The BART Board of Directors passed the proof of payment requirement on October 26, 2017, to deter fare evasion. The new ordinance took effect January 1, 2018. Any person inside the paid area of BART must be prepared to show a magnetic stripe ticket or Clipper card with valid fare.


Can you take coffee on a bus?

To keep buses clean and safe, any food or drink you bring on board must be in a closed container that is spill-proof. Coffee and other beverages can be consumed on board provided the beverage is carried in a sturdy container with a lid that will prevent the liquid from spilling.