Bicycles, Boards and Scooters
on the Ferry
Bicycles
- All conventional and electric bikes can be stored in the bike stowage area onboard the vessel. On most ferries, this is in the rear of the ferry. On Gemini class vessels, the primary bike stowage area is on the front of the vessel. Passengers can also stow their bicycles on the rear deck on these ferries; just ask a crew member if you need directions. Note that if you use the rear stowage on Gemini class vessels, you will need to wait for pedestrian passengers to clear before exiting the ferry.
- Folding bikes should be stowed in the bike storage area on each vessel.
- Charging of any electric bike, scooter, or mobility device is prohibited onboard all San Francisco Bay Ferry vessels per U.S. Coast Guard regulation. No exceptions.
- Gas-powered bikes and motorcycles are never allowed onboard any San Francisco Bay Ferry vessel per U.S. Coast Guard regulation.
- All bikes must stay unlocked when parked in the stowage onboard the vessel.
Scooters
- All conventional and small electric scooters can be stored in the bicycle stowage area of all vessels.
- Collapsible scooters are allowed inside the passenger cabin but must not block any walkway or take up a seat.
- Charging of any electric bike, scooter, or mobility device is prohibited onboard all San Francisco Bay Ferry vessels per Coast Guard regulation. No exceptions. Large electric scooters with seats are not allowed on board.
- Gas-powered scooters are never allowed onboard any San Francisco Bay Ferry vessel per U.S. Coast Guard regulation.
- All scooters must stay unlocked when parked in the stowage onboard the vessel.
Other Mobility Devices
- Mobility devices such as skateboards can be stored in the bike stowage area onboard the vessel or brought into the passenger cabin provided they do not block any walkway or take up a seat.
- Mobility devices can be driven onboard the vessel and parked in the main passenger cabin on the lower level only if the individual is unable to disembark the device prior to boarding and walk the device onboard the vessel. Ask crew members for assistance if necessary.
- Mobility devices may be parked inside the main passenger cabin on the lower level next to the accessible seating area near the bar. Passengers may remain on their mobility device during transit.
- Gas-powered mobility devices are never allowed onboard any San Francisco Bay Ferry vessel per U.S. Coast Guard regulation.
Disembarkation
Weekdays: Bikes & Scooters Off First
On weekdays (Monday through Friday) all passengers with bikes and scooters stowed in the bike stowage area should disembark first. All other walk-on passengers follow. Please follow all instructions given by the crew upon arrival.
Weekends: Bikes & Scooters Off Last
On weekends (Saturday, Sunday and holidays in which weekend schedules are in effect) all bikes and scooters stowed in the bike stowage area onboard the vessel disembark last. Walk-on passengers in the main passenger cabins will disembark first. Please follow all instructions given by the crew upon arrival.
Vessel Storage Areas Onboard
Gemini Class Vessels
This area is located towards the bow of each Gemini Class vessel. Vessels with this layout include the Gemini, Pisces, Scorpio, and Taurus.
Hydrus Class Vessels
Bike & Scooter Storage Area
This area is located on the aft deck of each Hydrus Class vessel on the lower level. Vessels with this layout include the Hydrus, Cetus, Carina, and Argo.
Pyxis Class Vessels
Bike & Scooter Storage Area
This area is located on the aft deck of each Pyxis Class vessel on the lower level. Vessels with this layout include the Pyxis, Lyra, and Vela.
Dorado Class Vessels
Bike & Scooter Storage Area
This area is located on the aft deck of each Dorado Class vessel on the lower level. Vessels with this layout include the Dorado.
In September 2018, the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) Board of Directors adopted a systemwide Passenger Code of Conduct. This sets forth the policies under which passengers must follow when riding San Francisco Bay Ferry.
Non Class/Other Vessels
Bike & Scooter storage areas are located towards the back on the aft deck aboard the Bay Breeze, Peralta, Intintoli, and Mare Island vessels. For assistance, please ask a crew member. More information about our vessels can be found on our Meet Our Fleet page.
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