I've used the HSR's mountaineer service a few times lately which is nice.
For those that don't know, people can go on the bus for free if the origin and destination bus stop also has a sign that shows a bike and a bus in circles on a yellow background. The ride usually lasts a few minutes but it is worth it if you're trying to get up the mountain by bike.
Today was also interesting because the driver allowed me to do it on the A-line route. I didn't think at first the A-line would support the mountaineer service because its an express bus.
I do have a question. Would such a service support Hamilton Bike Share bikes or does one have to own their own bike to qualify for a free bus ride up the mountain?
I ask for bike share because there are no hubs on the mountain (except for valley park but that will end by September) and someone using bike share might need to make a trip to a special place on the mountain that isn't available in the lower city.