Catch a free ride to the Salt Spring Island Fall Fair
BC Transit and the Capital Regional District will provide free shuttle service for the Salt Spring Island Fall Fair, September 18 and 19. Shuttles will run frequently between the Salt Spring Island Information Centre at 121 Lower Ganges Road to the fairgrounds at Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute from 9:30am and 5:00pm on both days....
BC Transit experiencing service challenges in the Fraser Valley
CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY – BC Transit and its local government partners work hard to match service with demand and provide reliable transportation services for customers. The Central Fraser Valley Transit system is currently experiencing service challenges. BC Transit is actively recruiting transit operators in a number of systems across the province and working hard to...
Transit now free across B.C. for children 12 and under
VICTORIA – Public transit is now free for all children 12 and under in B.C., saving families money, increasing access to affordable transportation options and encouraging more people to use public transit. The free transit for children 12 and under program was officially launched at the PNE fairgrounds in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 1, 2021....
Face coverings mandatory in transit systems operating in Interior Health region
In alignment with the Provincial Health Officer announcement, BC Transit is reinstituting the mandatory use of face coverings for customers on all BC Transit buses operating in the Interior Health region effective Saturday, August 21, for the health and safety of customers and communities. This policy change impacts all routes and service in the following...
Heat Warning for BC Transit Customers
BC Transit reminds customers Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for many communities in British Columbia, with extreme heat temperatures expected Thursday, August 12 through to Sunday, August 15. Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors....
Children 12 and under will soon ride for free on public transit in B.C.
VICTORIA – Starting Sept. 1, children aged 12 and under will be able to “Get on Board” any BC Transit or TransLink service free of charge as part of the provincial government’s commitment to efficient, reliable, and affordable transit for families. “Free transit for children 12 and under makes life more affordable for families,” Premier...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Service Schedule
BC Transit is informing customers that regular service will be provided across all transit systems on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 to ensure there is enough service for customers. BC Transit and the B.C. Government recognize the importance of honouring a day for Truth and Reconciliation. The government recently advised the...
Catch a free ride to the Chilliwack Fair on August 7 and 8
CHILLIWACK – Hop onboard to stirrup some fun at the Chilliwack Fair with free transit on August 7 and 8, 2021. The City of Chilliwack and BC Transit are pleased to offer free shuttles to the Chilliwack Fair on August 7 and 8, making it easier for everyone to skip the parking and get to...
Extreme heat warning across province for BC Transit customers
BC Transit reminds customers Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for many communities in British Columbia, with extreme heat temperatures expected through the long weekend. Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors. It’s important to watch...
Face coverings mandatory in systems connected to Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – In alignment with the Provincial Health Officer announcement, BC Transit is reinstituting the mandatory use of face coverings for customers on all BC Transit buses connected to the Central Okanagan, effective Thursday, July 29, for the health and safety of the region. This policy change impacts all routes and service in the Kelowna...