More riders return as TheRide lifts capacity limits for Ann Arbor area buses Masks, face coverings still required by law July 14, 2021 11:04 pm A bus waits at the Park & Ride lot on Plymouth Rd. (TheRide) ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Community members venturing out of their homes can now use buses from the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) for non-essential trips. The area public transportation authority announced that it was welcoming back more riders and lifting capacity limits on its fleet of fixed-route buses and on-demand services. Users are still required to wear masks, per an order from the Transportation Security Administration.