BC Transit runs a fleet of about 1195 buses in British Columbia. Each bus is fully accessible to support the needs of your community.
Read below to find out more about our 4 main types of buses.
High Capacity Buses
Models: Double Decker, Enviro 500
Fueling Technologies: Diesel
How many are there in service? 52
How many people can it hold? Up to 105
Wheelchair Positions: 2
Where do we use this bus? Double Decker buses operate exclusively within the Victoria Regional Transit System, where high ridership along key routes makes their passenger capacity the right fit.
Who makes these buses? ADI
Vehicle Weight: 23,700-26,100kg
Heavy Duty Buses
Models: LFS, LFS (Sub), LFSe+, XE40, XN40
Fueling Technologies: Diesel, Battery Electric, CNG, Hybrid
How many are there in service? 588
How many people can it hold? Up to 80
Wheelchair Positions: 2
Where do we use this bus? Heavy Duty buses are BC Transit’s most widely deployed vehicle type, operating across 17 transit systems throughout British Columbia, including the majority of large and medium-sized communities in the province.
Who makes these buses? New Flyer and Nova
Vehicle Weight: 18,750-20,300kg
Medium Duty Buses
Models: Vicinity CNG, 30’ LF, 35’ LF
Fueling Technologies: Diesel, CNG
How many are there in service? 189
How many people can it hold? Up to 50
Wheelchair Positions: 2
Where do we use this bus? Medium Duty buses serve a range of communities across British Columbia: from medium-sized transit systems where passenger volumes don’t require a full-sized bus, to larger communities where certain routes don’t need that extra capacity. They operate across 24 transit systems in the province.
Who makes these buses? Vicinity
Vehicle Weight: 13,700-16,500kg
Light Duty Buses
Models: Aero Elite, Advantage XL, Spirit of Mobility, Spirit of Freedom, G5, MBII
Fueling Technologies: Diesel, Gasoline
How many are there in service? 366
How many people can it hold? 12-30 depending on the bus
Wheelchair Positions: Up to 4
Where do we use this bus? BC Transit’s light duty fleet supports a variety of services across 43 transit systems in the province. In many communities, these buses operate on fixed routes just like their larger counterparts. They also power our handyDART service: a door-to-door, request-based option designed for passengers who are unable to use conventional fixed-route transit.
Who makes these buses? ARBOC, Forest River
Vehicle Weight: 6,400-10,000kg
