Free transit for municipal election in communities across BC
GLOBAL – BC Transit and many local government partners across the province are offering free transit on Saturday, October 15, for the municipal elections. Offering free transit helps make it easier for residents to get to the polls and cast their ballots. Decisions to offer free transit are made by local government partners in each...
Construction starts on UVic Transit Exchange
BC Transit has started construction on upgrades to the UVic Transit Exchange near the campus bookstore. The project was announced last year in partnership with the Federal Government, the Province and UVic. Construction is scheduled to be completed before the Fall 2022 semester begins. The upgrade project will rehabilitate the north side of the existing...
GradPASS returns to offer Grade 12 students free and safe transportation
BC Transit and its partner communities across the province are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating high school students. Grade 12 students from participating schools in more than 70 communities across British Columbia will be able to ride the bus for free any two days during the month of June thanks to...
Going by bus is free during Go By Bike Week in Prince George
The City of Prince George and BC Transit are offering free transportation for cyclists during Go By Bike Week, from May 30 through June 5. In order to ride for free in the Prince George Transit System, Go By Bike participants must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding the...
Going by bus is free during Go By Bike Week in Kamloops
The City of Kamloops and BC Transit are offering free transportation for cyclists during Go By Bike Week, from May 30 through June 5. In order to ride for free in the Kamloops Transit System, Go By Bike participants must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding the bus. All...
Going by bus is free during Go By Bike Week
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are offering free transportation for cyclists during Go By Bike Week, from May 30 through June 5. In order to ride for free in the Victoria Regional Transit System, Go By Bike Week participants must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding...
Help shape the future of transit in the Comox Valley Regional Transit system
BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) want to receive feedback on how to improve transit across the Comox Valley Regional Transit system. BC Transit and the CVRD are asking for input from the public to update the 2014 Transit Future Plan and identify transit priorities for the next five years. This will...
Victoria Regional Transit Commission Chair issues statement on additional funding
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) acknowledges the federal and provincial governments for the additional funding announced today to address the profound impact COVID-19 has had on public transit across the province. This investment in the public transit system helps ensure it remains stable and affordable when people need it most. Whether it’s helping commuters...
Extension of Fraser Valley Express: improving connections with Metro Vancouver
BC Transit and its local government partners are excited to announce the extension of the Fraser Valley Express (FVX) to Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain Station and Bus Exchange, which will expand the reach of this important inter-community connector to Burnaby and beyond into Metro Vancouver. The Route 66 FVX currently extends from downtown Chilliwack through...
Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next scheduled public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (PST) Media contacts BC Transit communications 250-880-1303 | media@bctransit.com