Ride CK's policy on using shopping carts aims to ensure the safety of all passengers.
Riders may bring a shopping cart on Ride CK public transit vehicles
IF the following conditions are satisfied:
- Shopping carts must be of an acceptable size such that they will not pose safety concerns while on the bus.
- Small / Compact Foldable Carts (Grocery/Laundry carts, often referred to as a “bundle buggie") are permitted
UNFOLDED within Transit Buses and have a maximum size of 61 cm x 122 cm.
- Large Foldable Carts (Grocery/Laundry) are not permitted unless FOLDED within Transit Buses. 62 cm x 123 cm or greater, front to back depth.
- Standard metal or plastic grocery store carts generally owned by supermarkets, non-collapsible carts or wagons or are strictly prohibited.
- Riders must be able to board and exit buses in a safe and efficient manner.
- Shopping carts must never block aisles, doorways or emergency exits.
- The owner must maintain full control of the cart at all times; operators will not provide assistance with loading or unloading.
- Riders are encouraged to travel with shopping carts during off-peak hours to ensure there is enough space without inconveniencing other passengers.
- When boarding or alighting a low floor accessible bus, riders may ask the Operator to extend the ramp to ease boarding and exiting.
Notwithstanding the above, bus drivers and transit operators have the right to refuse any item they deem a safety hazard.
