Transportation

The Greene County Transit System offers safe, affordable, reliable public transportation services throughout Greene County. The Rip Van Winkle Express bus provides public service between the Village of Catskill and outlying areas of the County. The morning run brings passengers from their pickup points to any point along the route and ends in the Village of Catskill. A mid-day shuttle circulates throughout the Village. In the afternoon, the route is run in reverse, bringing passengers home.

The Rip Van Winkle Express is handicapped accessible and stops at each location listed on the published schedule. The bus, however, may be flagged down at any safe point along the route and, with appropriate notice to the driver, passengers can request alternate drop-off points.

The schedule allows for up to three route deviations of up to one mile off the main route. Any passenger, regardless of age may take advantage of the route deviation services and must contact First Student at 943-2852. Please call for reservations by the end of regular business hours of the day if you need a ride 24 hours in advance.

Qualifying seniors may have their fare subsidized by Greene County. In order to qualify, a senior must complete a registration form with the Greene County Department of the Aging. Funding for the Greene County Transit System includes the above mentioned subsidy, fares, cash match by Greene County, and Operating Assistances from New York State Department of Transportation. The State's assistance is based upon the number of passengers served and the number of miles traveled.