When do the buses run?
The conventional buses in Prince Rupert run Monday through
Saturday from 7:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., with additional service
on Friday evenings.
The Port Edward system operates Monday through Saturday from
7:10 a.m. to 10:50 p.m., with additional service to North Pacific
Historic Fishing Village from May through September.
handyDART runs Monday
to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Limited handyDART service
to Port Edward is available on Tuesdays.
Where do the buses run?
The buses route to most major destinations in Prince Rupert
and Port Edward.
Fares
You may pay with cash (exact
coin fare only, drivers carry no change), DayPass, ticket, monthly
bus pass, seniors' annual city pass or one of the other types
of pass available in your community, including BC Bus Pass and
CNIB Pass, where available.
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.
Prince Rupert and Port Edward Transfer Policies
Often passengers need to use two or more buses to reach their
destination. Transfers are free, however, please remember:
- A transfer is valid on all routes except the route indicated
on the face of the transfer.
- A transfer is valid on the date of issue and until the time
indicated by the cutoff.
- When transferring to the Port Edward bus, you must pay the
difference in fares.
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 or DayPass 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
Exit by the rear door when possible. 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 or DayPass to the driver. If you are eligible
for discount fare, please display your ID.
If you are using a Walkman or other 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,
or clothing with reflective material.
If you lose something on the bus, call Lost and Found at 624-3343.
If you find something on the bus, give it to the driver, who
will deliver it to Lost and Found.
Prince Rupert and Port Edward transit will keep articles in
Lost and Found for up to 14 days, then send the articles to
a charitable organisation.
Lost and Found is located at the transit office at #225-2nd
Avenue West in Prince Rupert.
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