Where does the bus run?
The fully accessible Community Bus provides service between
Elkford, Sparwood and Fernie from Monday to Friday, and service
between Sparwood, Fernie, Elko, Grasmere, Baynes Lake and
Jaffray on Thursdays.
Fares
Click here for the cash
fare.
Bus Stops in Rural Areas
In rural areas along Highway 3/93 where there are no designated
bus stops, the bus can be flagged down along the route.
When you want to catch the bus, find a safe location along
the route and wave the bus down. A safe location is one where
visibility is good and where the bus can easily pull off the
road, such as a driveway or postal box area.
Make sure you are visible, especially when it's dark. Carry
a flashlight or stand in a well-lit area.
To get off the bus, let the driver know ahead of time where
you want to get off, and they will find a safe place to pull
over as close to your requested stop as possible.
Safety on the Bus
Please remain seated 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
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.
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.
Passenger Responsibility
Please be ready to travel a few minutes before your scheduled
pick-up time. Have your fare ready when you get on the bus.
If you are using a wheelchair, be sure it is equipped with
a lap belt.
If you are using a Walkman or other portable music player,
please keep the volume down.
Be Patient
If the bus is a few minutes late, please be patient. This
is a shared-ride transit service, which makes it difficult
to be precisely on time for each pick-up. But if the bus is
more than 15 minutes late, please call the transit office
to find out what's going on.
If you lose something on the bus, call Lost and Found at
1.855.417.4636. If you find something on the bus, give it
to the driver, who will deliver it to Lost and Found.
The Elk Valley Transit System staff will keep articles in
Lost and Found for up to 14 days, then send the articles to
a charitable organisation.
Lost items will be returned to you by bus.
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