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
Driver turned "Covid Cupid" to spread love in the Comox Valley
JD Ludlow, aka the The Flowerman, is quickly reaching legend status in the Comox Valley, with his latest adventure centered on spreading some joy and love for Valentine’s Day! Dressed as a slightly more bohemian version of Cupid (thankfully wearing more clothes than the original), JD used an out-of-service BC Transit bus and generous donations...
Learn about upcoming transit improvements and help shape the future of transit in the South Okanagan-Similkameen
BC Transit and its regional partners are asking for input from the public to identify transit priorities to help develop a Transit Future Action Plan, which will support transit decision-making regarding service and infrastructure improvements. BC Transit is hosting open houses across the region on Wednesday, November 24, and Thursday, November 25. The Transit Future...
A Bus-tastic send off for Victoria diver at Tokyo Olympics
Competing on the world’s biggest stage as one of the best is a dream for many athletes, and Celina Toth will be fulfilling it when she steps to the edge of the 10 metre platform in Tokyo in early August. One of the people who will be proudly and nervously following her every move is...
BC Transit unveils Transit SuperStars across the province
GLOBAL – For their professionalism, teamwork and dedication to public transit in their communities, BC Transit is recognizing six individuals and one team as our latest Transit SuperStars. “The pandemic has been challenging for everyone, but these people have really stepped up and it’s our pleasure to honour them as Transit SuperStars,” said Tim Croyle,...
Kelowna transit team inspires with public trail clean-up effort
Earth Day may have come and gone, but it didn’t stop the First Canada team in the Kelowna Regional Transit System from hitting the Okanagan Rail Trail for a massive spring clean-up. Nearly 20 volunteers made up of conventional and handyDart drivers, office staff, union executive, management and family members took part on Sunday, April...