﻿{"id":26,"date":"2018-04-25T15:47:39","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T19:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/getting-on-and-off-the-bus\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T08:49:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:49:13","slug":"getting-on-and-off-the-bus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/riderinfo\/getting-on-and-off-the-bus\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting On and Off the Bus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bus Stops<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bus stops look a little different depending on how they\u2019re used. All stops are marked with a bus stop sign, and some have shelters or benches. Many signs also list the routes that stop there. Look for the BC Transit sign, which typically looks like this:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bus-stop-id-location.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bus-stop-id-location-1024x772.jpg\" alt=\"Three different bus stop sign designs, with a magnified graphic showing where to find Bus Stop IDs.\" class=\"wp-image-10000086475\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bus-stop-id-location-1024x772.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bus-stop-id-location-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bus-stop-id-location-768x579.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bus-stop-id-location-1536x1158.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bus-stop-id-location-2048x1544.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bus-stop-id-location-1920x1448.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bus-stop-id-location-1200x905.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bus-stop-id-location-600x452.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Bus Destination Display<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every bus has an overhead sign at the front showing the route number and name. If you see \u201cNot in Service,\u201d it means the driver is on a break, travelling to the next route, or heading to or from the garage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>On the Bus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re here to get you where you need to go safely and comfortably. You can help by travelling with care and following a few simple safety tips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Fares<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have your fare ready before boarding so you can take your seat quickly. Drivers and fareboxes don\u2019t provide change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For your safety:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold on whenever the bus is moving.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep hold of children, strollers, and parcels.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the first available seat if you feel unsteady.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">At the End of Your Trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ring the buzzer well in advance of your stop so that your driver can safely stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ring the buzzer early so the driver can stop safely.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use handrails as you move to the doors. Wait until the bus stops before walking if you\u2019re unsteady.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On double-decker buses, move to the lower level before your stop and hold the handrail as you go down the stairs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be careful stepping down to the curb or street.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lost something? Items are held in Lost &amp; Found for at least 14 days. Call the number in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/schedules-and-maps#riders-guide\">Rider\u2019s Guide<\/a> or on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/contact\/lost-and-found\/\">Lost and Found<\/a> page.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Stop Announcements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Need help identifying your stop? Sit near the front and remind the operator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our buses use automated systems to announce and display each stop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If unavailable, the operator will call out stops clearly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transit Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your ride easier and safer by following these tips:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Do:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help children on and off the bus.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrive at your stop a few minutes early.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your fare ready before boarding.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a seat quickly and hold on while the bus is moving.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remind the driver if you need to remove your bike from the rack.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your head, hands, and arms inside the bus.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be considerate of others by keeping noise down.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold on to children, strollers, luggage, and sports equipment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Don&#8217;t:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use abusive or offensive language on board.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand in the street or sit on the curb as buses approach.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run after or hit the side of a moving bus.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand or sit in the stairwells.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let children stand or kneel on the seats.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jump between the bus and the curb.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross directly in front of or behind a stopped bus without checking traffic.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Delays and Detours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/\">BC Transit website<\/a>&nbsp;has the most up-to-date information about scheduled service changes, delays, or detours. Check our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alerts.bctransit.com\/\">alerts<\/a>&nbsp;to see which routes are affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-white-color has-primary-default-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e2159a80db093a3180c40d785ec7d46f\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Guide to Accessibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Information and guidelines to enable safe accessible ridership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-light-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"..\/accessibility\/\">About Accessibility<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/102424_COW_BCT_Web_191-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"An elderly woman using a walker steps off a transit bus.\" class=\"wp-image-10000090170 size-full\" style=\"object-position:49% 95%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/102424_COW_BCT_Web_191-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/102424_COW_BCT_Web_191-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/102424_COW_BCT_Web_191-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/102424_COW_BCT_Web_191-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/102424_COW_BCT_Web_191-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/102424_COW_BCT_Web_191-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/102424_COW_BCT_Web_191-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/102424_COW_BCT_Web_191.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to find a stop, board and exit the bus, pay your fare, and ride safely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":10000090045,"parent":60,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"1497,1498,1003,1004,925,1256","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Rules for Getting On &amp; Off the Bus in the Victoria Region | BC Transit<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Master the basics of riding Victoria transit. 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