BC Transit bringing electric buses to more locations
Sixty-six electric buses are on order from two pre-qualified suppliers, Nova Bus and New Flyer. Additionally, nine communities throughout BC have transit electrification infrastructure projects getting started.
OnDemand transit service starting soon
BC Transit customers in Kelowna’s Crawford neighborhood will soon have the convenience of an OnDemand transit service where pickup times and locations are determined by passengers through a smartphone app (or by phone) – offering customers more direct trips, quicker commutes, and shorter wait times.
Contract for Kootenay West paratransit service awarded to the City of Nelson
Effective April 1, 2024, the rural transit service in the West Kootenay Transit System will be provided by the City of Nelson.
TransLink and BC Transit celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
On March 18, TransLink and BC Transit are teaming up to celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. This is a day dedicated to honouring the thousands of transit workers who help keep British Columbia moving.
Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next public meeting on Tuesday, March 19.
Federal and provincial investments in the City of Trail’s public transit hub
The existing transit exchange in Trail, within the West Kootenay Transit System, will undergo refurbishment and expansion thanks to a combined investment of more than $3.07 million from the governments of Canada, British Columbia, and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.
Investments in transit infrastructure in Comox Valley will support regional growth
Communities in the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will receive five upgraded and new transit exchanges and other system upgrades to improve transit access and safety, thanks to a combined investment of more than $8.8 million from the federal and provincial governments along with the Comox Valley Regional District.
BC Transit named one of BC’s Top Employers for the fourth consecutive year
BC Transit recognized for dedication to providing a thriving workplace.
Contract for West Kootenay service awarded to PWTransit Canada
Effective April 1, 2024, conventional, handyDART and paratransit service in the West Kootenay Region will be provided by PWTransit Canada. PWTransit Canada was awarded the contract through BC Transit’s standard procurement process. The contract includes conventional and paratransit service in the West Kootenay Region, which serves several communities including Trail, Castlegar and the Boundary Transit...
Federal and provincial investments in public transit infrastructure will better connect British Columbians
Improvements to public transit infrastructure will better connect four communities in B.C. thanks to the combined investment of more than $91.3 million from the governments of Canada and British Columbia, and BC Transit. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, Minister Rob Fleming, and CEO Erinn Pinkerton, these projects will improve the reliability and quality of public...