?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>South Okanagan-Similkameen
Free transit for Youth Week in Penticton, Summerland and Princeton
BC Transit, the City of Penticton, District of Summerland and the Town of Princeton are happy to announce free transit for Youth Week, May 1 – 7, 2023. Young people between the ages of 13 to 18 must present a valid ID when boarding the bus to get free fare. Those aged 12 and under,...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Fort St. John
Construction detours for transit in Fort St. John
BC Transit and the City of Fort St. John are informing transit users of some upcoming detours and bus stop closures due to construction, effective April 11, 2023. The road construction on 100 Street will see bus stops close between 100 Avenue and 105 Avenue. This closure is expected to remain in place until September...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
BC Transit launches Umo Pilot Implementation
BC Transit is excited to announce the next step in its Electronic Fare Collection System Project, piloting Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) in the Victoria Regional Transit System. In the coming weeks, riders will see fare validators installed aboard the bus as the organization begins to test the Umo platform. The pilot project is intended to test...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley
Comox Valley driver recognized for having a big heart by local high school
Anyone that lives in the Comox Valley and rides the bus knows who Transit Operator JD Ludlow is. But they’re more likely to know him as ‘The Flowerman’. This character, filled to the brim with community spirit, has been lifting people up and making them smile for the past three years. And his good deeds...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Prince Rupert
Service reinstatement in Prince Rupert Transit System
BC Transit and the City of Prince Rupert are happy to announce that customers will see some additional trips on certain local routes, effective February 27, 2023. Adjustments had been made in the fall to reflect a recent labour challenge, but with recent changes to the number of operators, we are now able to reintroduce...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
BC Transit welcomes new buses
Forty-four new buses were added to the Victoria Regional Transit System in the last quarter of 2022, helping secure safe and efficient transportation for transit riders. The new arrivals include 15 medium-duty and 21 heavy-duty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to replace diesel buses at the end of their service life. Eight double decker diesel...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
West Shore-Downtown RapidBus Service Launches in April
The flagship RapidBus route between the West Shore and Downtown Victoria will launch on April 10. This new RapidBus service will replace the existing Route 50 Langford/Downtown. RapidBus is transit service that outperforms the personal automobile in speed, comfort and reliability. When it launches, BC Transit customers will experience an increase in service levels along...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kamloops
Bus to the bonspiel! Free transit for Scotties Tournament of Hearts
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are announcing free transit service for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Canadian National Women’s Curling Championship starting February 17 until February 26, 2023. This fare-free service will be offered to same-day ticket holders and accredited staff and volunteers that are registered with the tournament. Event-goers must show a...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Central Fraser Valley, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Prince George, Revelstoke, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Victoria
Special New Year’s Eve service
BC Transit and its local government partners are announcing special New Year’s Eve service in certain regions across the province. Special service is being offered in the following regions: Central Fraser Valley – Dec 31 – Extended evening service Jan 1 – Sunday service Kamloops – Dec 31 – Extended evening service on certain routes....
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Merritt
New bus stops and Health Connections stop for Merritt
BC Transit and the City of Merritt are advising customers of new bus stops that will be available for use starting January 3, 2023. As part of the Health Connections program, a new stop will be added to the Nicola Meadows Seniors Residence at 2670 Garcia Street. Health Connections provides communities with accessible transportation options...