Comox Valley driver shovels and bikes his way to more community spirit
The same driver that spread joy and random acts of kindness last May in the Comox Valley is back with a double-dose of community spirit and motivational healthy living. JD Ludlow, who is known to many in the area simply as The Flowerman, is a big believer in the power of positivity. He befriends everyone...
Kamloops driver gets social media love for helping senior
Snowy and icy conditions can cause serious havoc for pedestrians, especially those with mobility challenges. Transit Operator Darren Kiesman was recently recognized for making sure at least one Kamloops senior struggling with her walker got where she needed to safely. “I had just pulled out of the stop near Tim Hortons in North Kamloops when...
New transit route added to serve Scia’new First Nation (Beecher Bay)
BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, are announcing the launch of the new route 64 East Sooke/Beecher Bay/Langford, which made its first trip today, January 4, 2022. This route offers weekday service between East Sooke and Langford Exchange via Beecher Bay, providing an important...
Update to NYE Service
VICTORIA – Please note that due to the recent Provincial Health Officer restrictions, we are cancelling New Year’s Eve service for the Victoria Regional Transit System. Scheduled service remains the same, but we are no longer offering free service after 6 p.m.
North Okanagan Transit Future Action Plan endorsed
Vernon –The City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and Regional District of North Okanagan have endorsed the 2021 North Okanagan Transit Future Action Plan (TFAP) for the Vernon Regional Transit System. The North Okanagan TFAP outlines transit priorities for the Vernon Regional Transit System over the next five to seven years and complements the Transit...
Schedule change coming to Kelowna Regional Transit System
BC Transit and its local government partners work hard to match service with demand and provide reliable transportation services for customers. Due to an ongoing labour shortage, BC Transit is implementing a short-term reduced service schedule to provide more stability for customers in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. This adjusted service schedule will go into...
Modified service resumption in Merritt Regional Transit System
As local conditions have begun to improve, BC Transit has resumed modified operations in the Merritt Regional Transit System. Service has resumed on Route 1 North End and Route 4 Lower Nicola with a revised schedule. The Route 2 Collettville and Route 3 Diamond Vale have been combined into one route servicing both areas. For...
BC Transit responds to printed schedule removal in Victoria
BC Transit sincerely apologizes to riders in the Victoria Regional Transit System who have been negatively affected by the temporary removal of printed schedules at bus stops in the region. On November 29, all printed schedules were temporarily removed from bus stops in the Victoria Regional Transit System and replaced with a poster encouraging riders...
Full Winter Service begins December 18 in Whistler Transit System
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) and BC Transit announced that Full Winter Service is in effect starting Saturday December 18, 2021 and will run until Sunday April, 3 2022 for the Whistler Transit System. The Full Winter Service will see the additional service on Routes: For more information on the extra service and route...
Extended transit service returns for the holiday shopping season
The holiday season is upon us, and to make the shopping experience a little more enjoyable, the City of Prince Rupert and BC Transit are pleased to announce the return of extended evening service every day from December 13 through December 23. During this time, Friday evening schedules will be in effect every weekday. The...