New double decker buses coming to Victoria
VICTORIA – The first of 11 new double decker buses is ready to enter service in the Victoria Regional Transit System and provide safe, reliable transportation for customers across the region. The first Enviro500 bus is expected to enter limited service tomorrow, with the others joining the active fleet over the following weeks. Each bus...
Canada and British Columbia invest in improved BC Transit bus shelters in communities throughout the province
Victoria, British Columbia, March 1, 2021—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 provides an opportunity to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and make our communities more inclusive and resilient. British Columbians need safe, accessible and reliable...
Transit Operator saves the day for customer starting new job
Starting a new job is viewed as one of the most stressful events a person can experience. The excitement of a new opportunity is often times outweighed by the stressors: what will be expected of me? Will people like me? Can I actually do this job? And that first impression is a huge, so showing...
Kamloops customer sings praises of handyDART
Linda Bonner has been a resident at Riverbend Seniors Community in Kamloops for nearly five years, but she has been a regular handyDART customer for a lot longer. Simply put, this door-to-door service has changed her life. “I gave up driving a long time ago, and I use a walker to get around,” said Linda...
Blast from the past: BC Transit takes double decker back in time
VICTORIA – Bus 9001, the first double decker to enter service in Victoria, has once again hit the streets in its original colours and design as part of BC Transit’s anniversary celebrations. This year marks 20 years of double decker buses in the Victoria Regional Transit System, the first of their kind in North America....
Free shuttle service returns to Kimberley Transit System
KIMBERLEY – BC Transit and the City of Kimberley are pleased to offer free ski shuttle service from December 27, 2020 to April 4, 2021 in the Kimberley Transit System. The winter shuttle is a free transportation service between the base of Kimberley Alpine Resort, on-mountain accommodations and the downtown core. The shuttle is jointly...
Holiday Service - Kelowna Regional Transit System
KELOWNA – BC Transit and its regional partners* are informing customers about holiday service in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. Bus service levels will vary in each BC Transit community for Christmas Day December 25, Boxing Day December 26, and New Year’s Day January 1. Holiday service in the Kelowna Regional Transit System: For more...
Holiday Service – South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System
PENTICTON – BC Transit and the City of Penticton are informing customers about holiday service for Penticton in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System. Bus service levels will vary in each BC Transit community for Christmas Day December 25, Boxing Day December 26, and New Year’s Day January 1. Please be advised that there will be...
UBCO Route takes break during holidays
VERNON – Over the Christmas and New Year’s period, there will be reduced service on route 90 UBCO/Vernon. This is due to lower ridership demand during this time of year. The reduced service will apply on weekday service from Monday, December 21, 2020, through to Friday, January 1, 2021. During this period, route 90 will...
Extended evening service returns for the holiday shopping season
PRINCE RUPERT – The holiday season is upon us, and to make 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 14 to 18 and from December 21 to 23. During this time, evening Friday schedules...