To Enjoy a Safe Ride

Here are some tips to make boarding the bus easier and safe. 

Have the exact fare ready - remember operators cannot make change.  •  Allow passengers to leave the bus before boarding.  •  Be careful when climbing the first step (it's a big one), and always use the handrails.   •  Request transfer, if needed, when boarding.   •  For your safety, buses do not pick up passengers after leaving the stop.  Running after and banging a moving bus is extremely dangerous.

These safety tips will help make your ride safer and more comfortable. 

The courtesy seats at the front are reserved for the elderly and others with special needs, (wheelchairs, scooters, and strollers).  Take the first available seat or move to the rear of the bus, one seated avoid changing seats.  •  Hold on at all times when sitting or moving through the bus.  •  Do not stand in the rear exit stairwell or in front of the red line at the front of the bus.  •  Keep your belongings out of the way of other passengers.  •  Watch for tripping hazards.  •  Use extra caution with backpacks and umbrellas.

This information will help you exit the bus safely. 

Remember back doors close automatically, please hold handle and exit children first.  •  Watch for your stop and be prepared to exit.  •  Hold on when moving towards the rear exit.  •  Leave by the rear doors whenever possible.  •  Be sure to use the handrails when going down the steps.  •  Do not step into the stairwell before the bus comes to a complete stop.  •  Be especially careful when stepping off the last step and onto the curb or street, and move away from the bus.  •  If you intend to cross the street after you exit, watch for traffic moving around the bus. Go to the crosswalk or corner and wait for the bus to leave.

In an emergency, such as fire, illness, accident threats to passenger safety, harassment, and vandalism, your bus operator can call for help.  All operators have radio contact with CMBC's Communications Centre.