Also, do not put anything valuable above your seat. That is where most people get stuff stolen. People have also gotten things stolen from bags stored at their feet or not secured properly. The bus company is not responsible for anything stolen in the passenger cabin.

For stuff checked below, you receive a ticket for that item and need it to retrieve your luggage at your destination.

And always be alert at bus stations and keep anything you do not want going missing literally attached to you. Do not become distracted.