BC Transit to hand out face coverings in Whistler

WHISTLER – Leading up to the implementation of the mandatory face covering policy, BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler will be handing out masks on Friday, August 21, 2020 in the Whistler Transit System. Times and locations are available below.

Following the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC, and drawing on the best practices of the transit industry worldwide, BC Transit has implemented safety measures to respond to COVID-19. Our practices and procedures also align with BC’s Restart Plan.

As part of these measures, face coverings will be mandatory on all BC Transit buses beginning August 24, 2020 unless you meet the exclusion criteria listed at BCTransit.com/COVID-19.

While face coverings are mandatory, the policy is an educational step without enforcement. The educational position is aligned with TransLink and other transit agencies in Canada.

For more details about BC Transit’s response to COVID-19, and a list of the safety measures in place, please visit bctransit.com.

Masks will be handed out at the following location and time:

Location Date Time
Village Gate Blvd Bus Shelter (Stop code 102456) Friday, August 21 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Rainbow Estates Bus Shelter (Stop code 102703) Saturday, August 22 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Whistler Creekside Base (Stop Code 102599) Tuesday, August 25 8:20 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

Media contacts

BC Transit Communications
250-880-1303
media@bctransit.com

Resort Municipality of Whistler Communications
604-967-3030
communications@whistler.ca