Customers are permitted to bring on board the following items on a BC Transit bus:
- Luggage, bags, and other belongings. Custom transit passengers are limited to two parcels. If they are bringing luggage, they must inform the customer service agent at the time of booking.
- Hockey sticks, snow boards, skis and poles (tips down) in front of them.
- Two and Four-wheeled foldable shopping carts can be placed in the courtesy seating area where a seat can be flipped up to make room for the cart, or elsewhere if the cart is folded up.
- Folding bicycles if they are in a case.
- Electric scooters (e.g. Razors) if they can be folded.
- Portable cylinders containing medical oxygen.
For safety reasons these items must be placed on and held securely on their lap or on the floor where they will not obstruct the aisle or other customers.
Customers are strictly forbidden from bringing the following items on a BC Transit bus:
- Gasoline and other flammables.
- Explosives.
- Guns, firearms not adhering to all federal and provincial regulation regarding their transportation or other weapons (Sikh customers may wear a Kirpan).
- Lawn mowers and other similar equipment.
- Car batteries and other corrosives.
- Scuba and propane tanks (empty or full).
- Surf and Paddle Boards.
- Uncovered glass and other sharp objects that could pose a safety risk.
- Items that are leaking or have a strong or unpleasant odor.
- Items that affect floor traction or create slipping hazards.
- Oversized items that cannot be safely carried by one person or require special equipment like a dolly.
- Any item that could potentially endanger the Operator or fellow passengers.
