Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do you still run a TikiBus Scheduled Late Bus at night?
A. No, unfortunately we do not. Due to the District of Tofino’s decision of heavily supporting the Summer Free Shuttle instead of investing in our Late Night Safe Bus Home service we came to the conclusion that privately funded bus service late at night should be rethought. Once it becomes feasible we feel that it may make sense to resume this service possibly in the future.
LATE BUS SERVICE UPDATE (sort of) if you have a group and preplan you may be able to prebook like a regular shuttle trip. This must be planned as far in advance as possible.
A. No, unfortunately we do not. Due to the District of Tofino’s decision of heavily supporting the Summer Free Shuttle instead of investing in our Late Night Safe Bus Home service we came to the conclusion that privately funded bus service late at night should be rethought. Once it becomes feasible we feel that it may make sense to resume this service possibly in the future.
LATE BUS SERVICE UPDATE (sort of) if you have a group and preplan you may be able to prebook like a regular shuttle trip. This must be planned as far in advance as possible.
Q. Your bus doesn't feel very Tiki to me, it feels like a city bus. Why is it called the TikiBus?
A. We we’re lucky to survive the Covid-19 travel restrictions there wasn’t much help for self-employed people compared to larger businesses… But i understand your point. It will be done one day, but the Tikification of the bus will cost $$$ we do not have right now.
A. We we’re lucky to survive the Covid-19 travel restrictions there wasn’t much help for self-employed people compared to larger businesses… But i understand your point. It will be done one day, but the Tikification of the bus will cost $$$ we do not have right now.
Q. Is there a difference between TikiCAB and TikiBus?
A. TikiCAB is our Call-A-Bus “we come to you” reservable or on-demand-ish service and TikiBus is the actual name of the bus.
A. TikiCAB is our Call-A-Bus “we come to you” reservable or on-demand-ish service and TikiBus is the actual name of the bus.
Q. I'm from Vancouver, can I use my Translink Compass Card to pay my fare?
A. No you may not, we do however accept Debit, Credit Card, Interac Transfer, and CA$H to pay your fare
A. No you may not, we do however accept Debit, Credit Card, Interac Transfer, and CA$H to pay your fare
Q, Does the TikiBus have bike or surfboard racks?
A. Not yet. We need enough riders to require them to justify the cost of commercial bike or board racks. Bikes may be able to be brought on board if you let us know when you are booking your pick-up time and clean surfboards under 8 feet fit no problem boards 9 feet long can usually be accommodated.
If your board is longer than 9 feet I don’t think it will fit.
A. Not yet. We need enough riders to require them to justify the cost of commercial bike or board racks. Bikes may be able to be brought on board if you let us know when you are booking your pick-up time and clean surfboards under 8 feet fit no problem boards 9 feet long can usually be accommodated.
If your board is longer than 9 feet I don’t think it will fit.
Q. Can we bring our dog on the TikiBus?
A. It’s 2021 people... of course your four legged friends can ride the bus with you.
However... It must be well behaved, as dry and sand free ad possible, and they must kept off of the seats.
A. It’s 2021 people... of course your four legged friends can ride the bus with you.
However... It must be well behaved, as dry and sand free ad possible, and they must kept off of the seats.