Bike racks can be found on all YRT and Viva buses and at bus stop locations through York Region, including terminals.
EASY ON: LOADING YOUR BIKE
1.Get Ready
- Prepare your bicycle for the bike rack by removing any water bottles or loose items that may fall off while the bus is moving
- As the bus approaches, let the driver know you intend to use the bike rack
2.Lower the Rack
- Hold on to your bike with one hand
- Use other hand to squeeze the handle at the top of the rack to unlock, and allow it to be lowered for use
- If rack is lowered, move onto next step
3. Load your Bike
- Load your bike from front or curb/platform of the bus
- Lift your bike into one of the rack's two wheel trays. A label tells you where the front wheel goes
- The tray are far apart from each other to make loading and unloading easy if there is another bike there
4. Secure Front Wheel
- Secure your bike by pulling the spring loaded support arm out and over the front tire
Reminder: The loading and unloading of children's bikes should be performed by an accompanying adult
EASY OFF: UNLOADING YOUR BIKE
1.Get Ready
- Exit from front door and be sure to tell bus operator
- Approach the bike rack from front or curb/platform side of the bus
2.Unload your Bike
- Pull spring-loaded support arm from the tire and lower
- Lift your bike up from wheel slots toward the front or curb/platform side of the bus
- Squeeze the handle at the front of the rack to lift and lock it in place
3.Depart Safely
- Carry your bike away from the bus to the sidewalk/platform
- Signal to the driver that you have finished unloading and stand clear of the bus
For more information, visit York Region Bike 'n' Bus