Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit
Headquarters13 Pomerleau St, Biddeford, Maine
Service areaYork County, Cumberland County, Maine
Service typeBus service
Routes8 Year Round 3 Seasonal
HubsSaco Transportation Center
Annual ridership258,124 (fiscal year 2023)
Chief executiveChad Heid
Websitebsoobtransit.org

Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit (or BSOOB) is the primary public transportation provider in the communities of Southern Maine in York County. The services encompass fixed bus routes in Biddeford, Saco, Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach, as well as an express commuter bus service operating between Biddeford-Saco and Portland. BSOOB Transit also operates, a seasonal trolley to meet the demand of tourists.  The central transportation hub, the Saco Transportation Center, inaugurated in 2019, serves as a pivotal point where the year-round services connect for customer transfers. At the Saco Transportation Center, the public can also access Amtrak's Downeaster service, YCCAC connections, and other private taxi services.

Routes

Route Terminal Major Streets/Routing Major Stops
50 Orange / Biddeford Crossing Saco Transportation Center Main St to Alfred St to Biddeford Spur to Elm St Biddeford Hannaford, Biddeford YMCA, Barra Rd medical offices, Southern Maine Health Center, Biddeford Crossing, Biddeford Walmart
51 Black / Biddeford Crossing Saco Transportation Center Main St to Elm St to Alfred St to Biddeford Spur to Alfred St Biddeford Hannaford, YMCA, Barra Rd medical offices, Southern Maine Health Center, Biddeford Crossing, Walmart
52 White / Saco Industrial Park - OOB Saco Transportation Center Main St to North St to Industrial Park Rd to Spring Hill Rd to Rte. 1 to Ocean Park Rd to Saco Ave Shaw's, Funtown, Jimmy the Greeks, Saco Ave Walgreens, Cascade Plaza
53 Blue / OOB – Saco Industrial Park Saco Transportation Center Main St to Scamman St to Ocean Park Rd to Temple Ave to West Grand Ave to Cascade Rd to Saco Ave to Rte. 1 to Spring Hill Rd to Industrial Park Rd to Spring St Shaw's, The Pines, OOB Chamber, Cascade Plaza, Jimmy the Greeks, Funtown Splashtown,
54 Silver Line - Downtown Circulator Saco Transportation Center Main St, Pool St, Cutts Ave, University of New England North Dam Mill, UNE Alfond Forum, UNE Campus Center, Main & Lincoln, Lincoln & Pearl, Cutts Ave, Saco Main St
60 Green / Saco-Old Orchard-Scarborough-Portland Saco Transportation Center Main St, Ocean Park Rd, Saco Ave, Cascade Rd, Blue Star Memorial Hwy, Campus Dr, Maine Turnpike, Philbrooke Ave, Western Ave, I-295, Congress St, Franklin St  Saco Ave Walgreens, Ready Seafood, Enterprise Dr, 200 Route 1 Cheese Iron, 100 Campus Dr, Maine Mall, Portland City Hall, St John St, St John St, Maine Mall, 100 Campus Dr, 213 Route 1 Pat's Pizza, Enterprise Dr, Ready Seafood, School St & Saco Ave
70 Zoom Express Exit 32 Park & Ride/Saco Transportation Center Gold Star Memorial Hwy, I-295, Congress St, Elm St, Preble St Ext  Exit 36 Park & Ride, Mercy at The Fore, MMC Garage, Bramhall & Congress, High & Congress, Monument Square, Bedford & Forest
71 Biddeford/Kennebunk/Sanford Union & Alfred Alfred St, Elm St, Portland Rd, Fletcher St, Alfred Rd, Mill St Webber Hill Rd, Kennebunk Rd, Main St, Elm/School St Industrial Park, Shoppers Village, Independence Dr, Sanford Walmart, Elm & School St

Governance

BSOOB Transit is a Transit Committee formed in 1972 between the communities of Biddeford, Saco, and Old Orchard Beach. The Committee consists of three representatives from each of the owner communities. The Committee meets on a regular schedule to provide guidance and direction to Transit Staff.

Fares and DiriGo System

BSOOB Transit, along with Greater Portland Metro and the South Portland Bus Service, participates in a regional fare collection system known as DiriGo Pass. This system uses the UMO Pass platform developed by Cubic. Passengers are able to load funds onto their account and pay fares using a smartcard or the UMO mobile app. Standard fares are $2 for all local services, and $5 for the #70 Zoom Express service. Passengers may transfer for free within 90 minutes if using the mobile app or smartcard. If transferring to the #70 Zoom Express, passengers pay the difference in fare. This program also allows for customers to take advantage of a fare capping system. The daily fare is capped at $6 for local fares or $15 for the #70 Zoom Express, after reaching that amount in a calendar day, no more fares will be charged to the account. Fares are also capped at $60 in a calendar month for local fares, and $150 for #70 Zoom Express fares. Reduced fare is half of the normal fare, and the monthly and daily caps are half of the standard caps. Reduced fares are applicable for persons with disabilities, anyone over 65, veterans, youth ages 6–18, and Medicare card holders. Cash continues to be accepted; however, no free transfers are available.

Fleet

Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit owns a fleet of 21 revenue vehicles, including 8 Hometown trolley buses that operate seasonally in and around Old Orchard Beach.

Year Manufacturer Model Agency ID Type
2004 New Flyer D-35LF Transit 24, 28 Standard Transit Low Floor
2008 Gillig BRT 861 Standard Transit Low Floor
2009 Gillig Low Floor (Hybrid) 6623

6625 (Hybrid)

 Standard Transit Low Floor
2010 El Dorado TK 26, 29 Standard Transit
2010 Gillig Low Floor Hybrid 2091 Standard Transit Low Floor
2015 MCI D4500 3659 Commuter Coach
2021 Hometown Main Street 2159, 2161, 2162, 2163, 2164, 2165, 2166, 2671 Trolley Bus
2021 Prevost X3-45 7752, 7753 Commuter Coach
2022 Proterra ZX5 0554, 0555 Batter Electric Low Floor

References

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