When do the buses run?
The commuter buses run Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m.
to 6:30 a.m. returning from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fares
You may pay with cash (exact
coin fare only, drivers carry no change), ticket or one of the
types of pass available in your community, including BC Bus
Pass and CNIB Pass, where available.
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, and
display your entire Monthly 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.
The priority seating up front on the bus is designated for
people with disabilities, passengers with children in strollers
and seniors—in that order. Please respect the priority
seating designations, and be prepared to move if the driver
asks you to.
Safety on the Bus
Please remain seated or hold onto one of the stanchions 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. To request a
stop, pull the bell cord in time for your driver to be able
to stop safely.
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. To get off the bus in rural areas with no designated
bus stops, ask the driver to find a safe place to stop.
Passenger Responsibility
When your bus is approaching your stop, make sure you are in
clear view of the driver and use the "transit wave" to alert
the driver that you are waiting for that bus. If the bus coming
is not your bus, take a step back to signal to driver that you
are not waiting for that bus.
Have your fare ready when you get on the bus or display your
entire monthly pass to the driver.
If you are using a portable music player, please ensure you
are not disturbing other passengers by keeping the volume down.
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 250-746-9899.
If you find something on the bus, give it to the driver, who
will deliver it to Lost and Found.
We will keep articles in our Lost and Found for up to 14 days.
We send all unclaimed articles to charitable organisations.
Lost and Found is located at the Cowichan Regional Transit
office at 3-5280 Polkey Road in Duncan.
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