When do the buses run?
The City Bus runs Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:45
p.m. The buses do not run on the weekends or on most holidays.
handyDART operates Monday to Friday. Regional Transit operates
Monday to Friday.
Where do the buses run?
The City Bus Routes to Downtown and the College.
Fares
You may pay with cash (exact
coin fare only, drivers carry no change), ticket, Monthly Pass,
Semester Pass or BC Bus Pass.
Transfers
If you need to use more than one bus to complete your trip,
and are using cash or tickets as fare payment, you will need
a transfer to board the connecting bus. Be sure to request a
transfer when you board the bus.
If you need to take more than two buses to complete your trip,
you may use the same transfer. Please show your transfer to
the driver, face-up with time and route punch showing.
Transfers are valid for one-way travel only (you cannot use
it on your return trip). Stopovers are not permitted, and transfers
must be used on the first connecting bus.
Boarding the Bus
You may board only at designated stops, via the front door
of the bus. Have your fare ready when you board the bus, or
display your entire Pass to the driver.
Appropriate Attire
- For safety reasons, drivers will refuse service to passengers not wearing shirts and footwear.
- The bus is a great way to get to and from the beach, lake or pool, but please make sure your clothes are dry when boarding.
Safety on the Bus
Please remain seated when the bus is in motion. Do not put
your arms or elbows out of the window. Do not bring combustible
materials such as wet-cell batteries and gasoline containers
onto the bus.
Getting off the Bus
After leaving the bus, wait until the bus pulls away and you
have a clear view of any oncoming traffic before you cross the
street.
Passenger Responsibility
When your bus is approaching your stop, make sure you are in
clear view of the driver.
Have your fare ready when you get on the bus or display your
entire Pass. If you are eligible for discount fare, please display
your ID.
If you are using a Walkman or other portable music player,
please keep the volume down to ensure that you are not disturbing
other passengers.
When darkness approaches, it becomes difficult for drivers
to see people at bus stops, especially along unlit roads. Please
take safety precautions by wearing light-coloured clothing,
and by carrying a reflective strip and a flashlight.
If you lose something on the bus, call Lost and Found at 365-3100.
If you find something on the bus, give it to the driver, who
will deliver it to Lost and Found.
Castlegar Regional Transit will keep articles in the Lost and
Found for up to 90 days, then it gets sent to a charitable organisation.
Lost and Found is located at the transit office at 8170 Old
Waneta Rd in Trail.
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