When do the buses run?
Slocan Valley Transit Service:
Monday through Friday — 6:30 a.m. to Noon and 3:30 to 7:30
p.m.
Saturday — 6:30 a.m. to Noon and 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Nakusp Transit Service:
Monday through Friday — 8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 5:00
p.m.
Saturday — 6:30 a.m. to Noon and 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Kaslo Transit Service:
Wednesday — 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday — 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nelson handyDART Service:
Monday through Friday — 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
handyDART and the
rural transit system run Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
Where do the buses run?
The Slocan Valley transit service covers Nelson, Granite Road,
Beasley, Bonnington, Playmor, Crescent Valley, Slocan Park,
Passmore, Winlaw, Perry Siding, Lemon Creek and Slocan.
The Nelson transit service covers Nelson, Salmo, Shoreacres/Krestova,
The Slocan Valley, Taghum and Six Mile.
The Nakusp and District Paratransit service covers Nakusp,
Burton, Fauquier, Edgewood, Nakusp Hot Springs, Summit Lake,
Hills, New Denver, Silverton and Slocan.
The Kaslo and District Paratransit service covers Kaslo, Shutty
Bench, Mirror Lake, Ainsworth Hot Springs and Balfour.
Fares
You may pay with cash (exact
coin fare only, drivers carry no change), Multi-Ride Card, Ticket,
DayPass, monthly bus pass or one of the other types of pass
available in your community, including BC Bus Pass where available.
Boarding the Bus
You may board only at designated stops, via the front door
of the bus. Have your fare ready when you board the bus, or
display your entire Pass to the driver.
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.
The priority seating up front on the bus is designated for
people with disabilities, passengers with children in strollers
and seniors—in that order. Please respect the priority
seating designations, and be prepared to move if the driver
asks you to.
Safety on the Bus
Please remain seated or hold onto one of the stanchions 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.
Passenger Responsibility
When your bus is approaching your stop, make sure you are in
clear view of the driver and use the "transit wave" to alert
the driver that you are waiting for that bus. If the bus coming
is not your bus, take a step back to signal to driver that you
are not waiting for that bus.
Have your fare ready when you get on the bus or display your
entire Monthly Pass to the driver. If you are eligible for discount
fare, please display your ID.
If you are using a Walkman or other portable music player,
please ensure you are not disturbing other passengers by keeping
the volume down.
When darkness approaches, it becomes difficult for drivers
to see people at bus stops, especially along unlit roads. Please
take safety precautions by wearing light-coloured clothing,
or clothing with reflective material and by carrying a lit flashlight.
Child Safety
For infants up to 22 lbs, parents must provide a rear facing
infant seat. For children over 22 lbs, parents may provide a
car seat or booster seat — whichever is most appropriate
for the age/size of the child. If parents choose not to provide
a child seat, children must use the seatbelt provided in the
bus.
If you lose something on the bus, call Lost and Found at 1-877-843-2877.
If you find something on the bus, give it to the driver, who
will deliver it to Lost and Found.
The Transit System staff will keep articles in Lost and Found
for up to 30 days, then send the articles to a charitable organisation.
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