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Find your bus stop
All GRT bus stops have stop markers with the 4-digit stop number. Orange markers indicate local bus routes; routes with green markers are served by an express route.
You should plan to be at your stop at 3-5 minutes before your bus is scheduled to depart.
Board the bus
When you see the bus approaching, check the destination sign above the windshield to make sure it’s the bus you want. Let the driver know you want to board the bus by standing close to the curb next to the bus stop sign. As the bus comes to a stop and the doors open, it will announce the route number, name and the final destination of the trip.
Never run for a bus or hit it to get the driver’s attention. Accidents may occur while in a rush.
Pay your fare
You can pay your fare with cash, a ticket/transfer, or an EasyGO fare card. Learn how to pay your fare on the bus.
Riding the bus
Stand behind the yellow line at the front of the bus, and do not block the rear doorways. Keep your bags and belongings on your lap so that seats are free for other riders. When standing, hold onto the poles, handrails on seats or overhead straps.
Get off at your stop
All GRT buses have automated stop announcements. Listen for your stop to be announced. When your stop is announced, signal that you want to get off the bus by pulling the yellow cord that runs along the windows or pressing the red “Stop” button along the centre aisle. The “Stop Requested” sign at the front of the bus will light up. Gather your things so you’re ready to exit the bus when it stops.
When the bus stops, exit through the rear door of the bus whenever possible. The rear doors have a yellow strip that says “Touch here to open doors” or a sticker with a picture of a hand. Wait for the green light to come on, then touch the yellow strip, or hold your hand in front of the sticker for at least two seconds.