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Canada and British Columbia invest in public transit infrastructure to improve capacity, safety, and service in Greater Victoria
The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities of the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Investments in public transit infrastructure during this extraordinary time help create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and make our communities more inclusive and resilient. British Columbians need safe, accessible, and reliable public transit to get to work, school and...
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New transit facility and CNG buses for Central Fraser Valley
CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY – A virtual celebration was held today to commemorate the completion of a new transit operations and maintenance facility for the Central Fraser Valley Regional Transit System. The new site, located at 3032 Gladys Avenue in Abbotsford, opened in December 2020 and is part of the larger Central Fraser Valley Transit Future...
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Join us in thanking transit drivers on Transit Driver Appreciation Day!
CORPORATE – BC Transit is showing our appreciation for our bus drivers on Transit Driver Appreciation Day (TDAD). Bus drivers are integral to their communities, and the pandemic has put a spotlight on the essential need for our team on the road. On March 18, help us give thanks to the hard-working bus drivers across...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, Creston Valley, Elk Valley, Kimberley
East Kootenay operating services contract award
CORPORATE – BC Transit has awarded the contract to Trail Transit for operation of transit services in the east Kootenay region. The east Kootenay region includes Cranbrook conventional, Cranbrook custom, Elk Valley, Columbia Valley, Kimberley, and Creston Valley services. Trail Transit currently operates services in the Boundary Transit System, and provides service in Trail and...
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Bus-loving BC Transit employees tied the knot at Langford Transit Centre
Darcy Darbyshire and her husband-to-be Eli Blanchette had big plans for a tropical beach wedding on February 15th. But the pandemic had other plans, and the couple have decided to take their downsized wedding onboard a BC Transit bus. “We were supposed to get married in Cuba, but of course Covid changed that plan,” said...
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South island operating services contract award
CORPORATE – BC Transit has awarded the contract to First Canada for operation of transit services on the south island, with the exception of Victoria conventional. First Canada will continue operating the Cowichan Valley conventional system, Cowichan Valley commuter, and Victoria handyDART services. As of April 1, 2021, First Canada will also begin operating the...
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Victoria Regional Transit Commission welcomes Government of Canada transit funding announcement
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) welcomes the sustainable transit funding announcement from the Government of Canada. While we will need to work in collaboration to determine the details, the VRTC can see the positive impact this funding will have on advancing our vision for public transportation in Greater Victoria. The Government of Canada and...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Agassiz-Harrison, Boundary, Central Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, Columbia Valley, Comox Valley, Cranbrook, Creston Valley, Hope, Kamloops, Kelowna, Kimberley, Nanaimo, Pemberton Valley, Powell River, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Salt Spring Island, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Squamish, Vernon, Victoria
Organizations in British Columbia collaborate for a safer B.C. to source and distribute one million masks in support of safe, essential travel
Recognizing that we all have a role to play in taking action to protect our communities from the continued impact of COVID-19, particularly with the indefinite extension of public health restrictions, Deloitte Canada is joining forces with leading B.C. organizations including TransLink, OEC Group, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), BC Ferries, BCAA, SCI, and BC Transit,...
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BC Transit and CUPE Local 4500 new agreement ratification
BC Transit and employees represented by CUPE Local 4500 have ratified a new agreement under the B.C. government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate. The agreement focuses on improving business services and ensuring fair and affordable compensation. CUPE Local 4500 represents approximately 20 Transit Supervisors and Transit Communications Coordinators working at BC Transit. The agreement includes: For...
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BC Restart Funding Statement Update
BC Transit is pleased to finalize the contribution agreements for additional COVID-19 funding with the Government of Canada and Province of BC. “The funding from the Government of Canada and Province of BC will allow BC Transit and our local government partners to continue providing transportation services our customers can rely on despite the impacts...