Using the Bus
Edmonton's streets are dotted with blue and white ETS bus stops. A sign at each stop lists every bus route that services that particular stop, as well as its BusLink number. You may want to have a look at a route brochure to better acquaint yourself with the bus stops and routes you'll need to use.
There are several convenient ways to pay for your bus ride. You can buy a day or month pass, or a book of tickets at over 200 locations around Edmonton. If you're paying cash, please have the correct amount, as drivers do not carry change. Remember to ask the Operator for a transfer if you need to use another bus to get to your destination.
When a bus approaches a stop, read the screen above the windshield to find the route number and destination. A smaller screen also displays this information beside the front doors of the bus.
If you're waiting for your bus in a shelter, step outside in time to be visible to the driver, and wait for the bus to stop completely before you step to the curb. When you board, put your cash fare in the farebox at your right, or show the driver your pass, and move to the back of the bus. If you have parcels, please set them in your lap, so you're occupying one seat only.
If the bus is crowded, firmly grip either an overhead handrail or a support post, as the bus may move abruptly and catch you off balance.
To get off the bus, pull the cord above the windows once to signal the driver. This cord rings a bell to tell the driver that a passenger wants to depart. Please pull the cord as far in advance as possible to give the driver plenty of time to stop. After alerting the driver, gather your belongings to exit the bus by the rear doors at the next bus stop.
Please wait until the bus has stop before leaving your seat and proceeding to the doors. Important messages are posted throughout buses. Pay attention to these signs, as they will teach you more about using ETS.
When you're exiting the bus, make sure all packages and garments have cleared the doors before they close. Always beware of icy conditions while boarding and exiting.
If you're looking for more information about the route that you use, feel free to take a route brochure from the panel directly behind the driver. This is also where you'll find the latest edition of In Transit, a monthly ETS newsletter.
For more information:
| etransit@edmonton.ca |
