Courtesy on board

Travelling together involves:
Being respectful    

No form of violence will be tolerated, whether verbal or physical, towards the driver or others. 

Travelling together involves:
Lowering the volume 

Try not to disturb others when listening to your music or chatting on the phone or with your neighbour. 

Travelling together involves:
Offering your seat 

Expectant mothers, children, the elderly or people with reduced mobility may need to sit down. 

Travelling together involves:
Respecting smoke-free areas 

Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside bus shelters. If you must indulge, be sure to stay as far away as possible from the waiting areas. 

Travelling together involves:
Being ready to board 

Have your pass or fare in hand, make sure the driver can see you, and signal your intention to board. 

Travelling together involves:
Keeping it clean 

Keep your feet off the seats and pick up your trash on the bus and in the waiting areas. 

Travelling together involves:
Going easy on fragrances 

Limit the use of scented products as they can bother some people or cause allergic reactions. 

Travelling together involves:
Waiting your turn 

Line up, let people off the bus, and wait your turn before boarding.  

Travelling together involves:
Moving towards the back 

This will enable other riders to board. 

Travelling together involves:
Making room 

Keep your bags near you and avoid cluttering up the aisle or other seats. 

These tips stem from By-law 100 concerning the conduct of public transit riders on STO buses and throughout the STO system.