Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) operates a bus transit system of fixed and flexible routes, seasonal rail service to Boston, and a paratransit service in the

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region of

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. The CCRTA was created under the provisions of Chapter 161B of the

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in 1976. Its main hub and base of operations is the

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on Main Street in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Scheduled route service (called ''The Breeze'' until early 2008) consists of seven year-round lines covering every town on mainland Cape Cod. During the summer months (late June through early September) service runs seven days a week from approximately 5:30 am until midnight, and is complemented by local shuttles in downtown Hyannis, Provincetown, and Woods Hole. Service is somewhat reduced in the shoulder season (

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to late June and

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) and is limited in the off season when four of the eight routes do not run and the remainder only operate 5:30 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday with most routes having reduced service on Saturday.

Service information

The Flex

The Flex is unique in that passengers may board or disembark up to 3/4 mile from the actual route itself. Off-route pickups can be scheduled by calling CCRTA customer service. Higher fares apply when boarding or disembarking off-route.

DART

DART or "Dial a Ride Transportation" (formerly known as the "B-Bus") is the authority's federally mandated door to door

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service. Unlike many transit agencies (such as

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's THE RIDE) riders do not need to qualify on the basis of disability or income, and any person who resides within CCRTA's service area can utilize DART. Fares are $3 each way or $1.50 for seniors and disabled, and unlike fixed route service, DART can be scheduled on Sundays.

CapeFLYER

The CapeFLYER service is scheduled passenger rail service that runs between

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and the

. The service operates on Friday evenings and on weekends from

through

Fares

Distance based fares were eliminated in 2006.

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equipped electronic fareboxes were introduced in 2012. Passengers may now pay their fares with an

Charlie Card or cash. As of January 2013, CCRTA fares are as follows: *Valid for 31 days after initial validation. Free transfers are available between the WOOSH and Sealine as well as the H2O East and West but not between other routes. Daily and monthly passes are valid on all routes, however a surcharge of $2.00 ($1.00 senior/ disabled) is collected for pass holders riding the ''Flex'' who board or disembark off-route.

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External links

* {{authority control 1976 establishments in Massachusetts Bus transportation in Massachusetts Government agencies established in 1976 State agencies of Massachusetts Transportation in Barnstable County, Massachusetts