amherst ma, inquiry.: (living in, stores, buses)

[msGypsySolo]

what is the name of the local public transportation bus company that has buses in and around the city/town?

do they have a webiste (with bus routes info)?

thanks.

[Roadismyhome]

The PVTA (broken link)should have what you are looking for.

[msGypsySolo]

thanks.
does this include the buses in and around amherst ma?
ones that run (according to someone-who used to live there
I used to talk to but who disappeared online,
so can't talk to anymore) till around 1 am.
I live in northeastern massachusetts, but am working on a goal of living in the southwest
part of the year (probably starting next year) and here in massachusetts part of the year.
in the meantime, I'm looking for part time work.
I don't have a driver's license and can't get one because I don't meet the visual acquity requirements,
so I get around on public transportation. the (free) bus (for disabled and senior citizens)
stops running at around 6 50 pm, the other buses in the area run a little longer,
but they too stop at around 7 30 or 8 pm.
so I'd be limited by transportation, for working evenings.
that wouldn't work too well for some/most employers, including retail stores and especially
during the holiday season which will be coming up in a few months.
so maybe I should consider being in a location where the buses run longer into the evening,
at least here in massachusetts.)

[msGypsySolo]

thanks peta.

I called them yesterday and they do have at least a few routes in amherst.

[Mr.Mortgage]

Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) is the name of the transportation

[msGypsySolo]

mr. mortgage: yes I know, thanks.

I called them recently and they do have at least a few routes in amherst.

one of these days, not sure exactly when yet, I might travel out that way,
spend a few days and try the local area buses out.