Sometimes the smallest detail—a bus route—can lead you straight to the truth.
🕵️ Challenge Recap
The task was simple:
- Identify the city in the image
- Name the big company on the left side
Room link: …
🔎 Step 1 – Spotting the Clue
Looking closely at the bus in the image, its display showed:
151 STE-ROSE
This was the critical lead.
🗺 Step 2 – Tracing the Route
Searching “151 STE-ROSE bus route” on Google revealed that the bus operates in Laval, Quebec, Canada.
It connects Sainte-Rose to other parts of the city.
🛣 Step 3 – Following the Path
Using Google Maps and Street View, the bus route was traced step by step.
Careful comparison of buildings and roads eventually revealed the exact spot from the image.
🏙 Step 4 – Confirming the Details
- City Identified: Laval
- Company on the left: Shell Plc
The Shell petrol station logo and branding on the left side of the image confirmed it.
✅ Final Answer
- City: Laval
- Company: Shell Plc
💡 Takeaway
A single bus route number gave away the entire location.
With patience and smart use of Google Maps + Street View, OSINT investigators can turn the smallest hints into verified intelligence.