Bus/Travel Training*

Direct offers onsite, individualized bus training. Knowledge and skills that can be covered include:

  • How to read a bus schedule and properly plan your route

  • Safety tips while on the bus and waiting for the bus

  • Bus stops closest to home. Identifying the nearest bus route(s), and transit centers

  • The preferred tool for bus navigation and route planning (e.g., smartphone)

  • The ticket kiosk

  • Basic cardinal directions

  • Planning for alternative travel methods

*Eligibility: Live in Pima County and Direct must receive a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) referral & authorization. Not a member of VR? Contact us to learn more on how to apply or what scholarships might be available.

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Bus/Travel Participant Success Story:

Daniel learned how to use the Tucson public transit system. While he had been nervous prior to bus training, he later shared that he now feels confident in his ability to plan a route and navigate to meet up with friends.