Julia Kim was catching the number 19 bus home from outside the Tim Horton's near Masonville Mall last night after 8 p.m., when an unexpected visitor climbed on board as well.

"As soon as I got the bus, the raccoon got on the bus as well. Literally."

About half a dozen riders were on the bus at the time, said Kim, 18, a student at Medway High School.

When the raccoon arrived, everyone got off, at which point the driver lured the masked bandit with food.

It took about ten minutes for the raccoon to disembark.

The LTC bus driver lured the raccoon off the bus with food. (Julia Kim, submitted)

It took about ten minutes for the bus driver to lure the raccoon off the bus. (Julia Kim, submitted)

The raccoon finally gives up and leaves the bus. (Julia Kim, submitted)

In response, the London Transit Commission tweeted this in response: "The matter is being looked into. At this time it is unknown if the raccoon paid a fare or not :)"

The London Transit Commission refused to provide further details.