Category: Explore Your Community

Easily plan your bus trip with the BusReady Trip Planning Checklist. Download, print and work through each step on the checklist to make riding the bus an easy and safe way to get to where you need to go.

It is important to have a plan when you take the bus. There are many things to think about, including:

• Where do you need to go?
• What bus do you need to catch?
• What time should you be at the bus stop?
• Which stop will you exit at?
• Have you planned your trip with a trusted adult?

Let’s get started on planning your bus adventure!

The bus is a great place to begin your summer adventure. Do you know the tips and tricks for riding the bus when it’s warm?

Test your bus knowledge and refresh your skills with the BusReady Summer Quiz. Good luck!

Quiz: Are you ready to ride the bus this summer?

Refresh your skills and test your bus knowledge with the BusReady Summer quiz! We hope you have a wonderful summer adventure with BC Transit. 

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When waiting for the bus in the summer, where is the best place to stand?  

Behind the bus stop

On a cloud

1 meter from the curb and in the shade if possible

In direct sunlight

It’s best to stand one meter back from the curb, so that the bus has space to safely pull into the stop.  As your bus arrives, it helps to signal the bus driver and let them know you would like to board.  In the summer heat, try to stay out of the direct sunlight! 

It’s best to stand one meter back from the curb, so that the bus has space to safely pull into the stop.  As your bus arrives, it helps to signal the bus driver and let them know you would like to board.  In the summer heat, try to stay out of the direct sunlight! 

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Where can I put my beach bag when riding the bus? 

On the seat ahead of you

On the roof of the bus

On your lap or secured between your feet on the ground

With the bus driver

Seats are for bodies only, not bags, wet towels, or sandy beach toys.  Always hold on to your bag on your lap or between your feet to keep the walkway clear and keep seats open for others. 

Seats are for bodies only, not bags, wet towels, or sandy beach toys.  Always hold on to your bag on your lap or between your feet to keep the walkway clear and keep seats open for others. 

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What should you bring with you to stay hydrated while riding the bus in the summer? 

A soda

A water bottle with a lid

Sunscreen

A blanket

Any food or drink brought on board must be in a closed container that is spill proof. Water can be consumed on board provided it is in a sturdy container with a lid that will prevent it from spilling. Take your garbage with you when you leave the bus. We appreciate your help keeping the bus clean. 

Any food or drink brought on board must be in a closed container that is spill proof. Water can be consumed on board provided it is in a sturdy container with a lid that will prevent it from spilling. Take your garbage with you when you leave the bus. We appreciate your help keeping the bus clean. 

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What type of clothing is best to wear on the bus during the summer? 

Heavy, dark clothing

Light, breathable clothing

A wet bathing suit

A superhero costume

To stay cool in the summer heat and avoid sunburns, wear light, breathable clothing.  Wet clothing can make seats damp, so change into dry clothes before boarding the bus. 

To stay cool in the summer heat and avoid sunburns, wear light, breathable clothing.  Wet clothing can make seats damp, so change into dry clothes before boarding the bus. 

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Why is it important to know the bus schedule and route ahead of time? 

So you can take the bus at the last minute

So you know where and when to catch the bus, and avoid waiting too long in the heat

To tell your friends

To impress the driver with your time-travelling abilities

Know before you go! It is always important to plan your route before you board the bus. Always check with a trusted adult to confirm your plan. 

Know before you go! It is always important to plan your route before you board the bus. Always check with a trusted adult to confirm your plan. 

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When you are taking the bus with your bike, where should you store it during your ride? 

With the courtesy seats

By the back door

Leave it at the bus stop

Use the bike rack

BC Transit buses are equipped with bike racks that can each hold two bikes. Don’t forget to let the driver know you are loading a bike and give them a heads up before you get off the bus.  If you have a scooter or skateboard, please fold it up and carry it on board.

BC Transit buses are equipped with bike racks that can each hold two bikes. Don’t forget to let the driver know you are loading a bike and give them a heads up before you get off the bus.  If you have a scooter or skateboard, please fold it up and carry it on board.

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Buses are important in our community for many reasons!

Buses are a form of public transportation, or public transit for short. Public means that all people can access a service. Transportation means moving people and things from one place to another. People use different types of public transportation to get from place to place. Buses, trains and ferries are all types of public transportation!

Some people depend on buses to get to their jobs because they may not have a car or another way to get there. Many people take the bus because they want to reduce their impact on the environment. Most communities have some kind of public transportation service.

In small communities, people may walk or ride their bikes to places they need to go. As a community grows, its public transit system grows too! Buses help people get to places faster. If you have more people living in a community, more people may need the bus to get around. BC Transit provides bus services in communities big and small across British Columbia, outside of the Greater Vancouver area.

Questions to think about:
-What are some other ways buses are important?

-What makes public transit accessible to everyone?

-Do we need buses in communities?

-How many buses does a community need?

-What would people do without buses?

Are you looking to explore a BC Transit bus?

Check out our Virtual Tour to understand the bus before you board.