Winter weather service impact reminder from BC Transit
As winter weather arrives in the northern part of the province, BC Transit is reminding customers that they may experience some delays, detours or even cancellations when road conditions become challenging. The safety of our customers and drivers is our top priority. While our local government partners work hard to maintain the best road conditions...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement
The Kelowna Regional Transit System will receive a NextRide technology replacement to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers. Starting on October 23, new Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware will be installed on buses in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. New digital full-colour passenger information displays will also be installed inside...
Contract Awarded for On-Demand Transit Technology
BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are moving ahead with a new on-demand technology service that will provide more transit options for customers in the Crawford neighbourhood of Kelowna. The contract for the on-demand transit technology system has been awarded to VIA Mobility. This milestone completes the competitive procurement process that began earlier this...
BC Transit experiencing Campbell River service challenges
BC Transit is advising customers in the Campbell River Transit System that due to a current labour shortage, we are currently experiencing service challenges. This labour shortage is resulting in the need to sometimes alter schedules and cancel trips on short notice. BC Transit understands the impact these disruptions have on riders and does its...
Choose sustainable travel this Thanksgiving
TransLink, BC Transit, and BC Ferries are asking customers to plan ahead and choose sustainable modes of transportation when travelling this upcoming long weekend. Thanksgiving long weekend is one of the busiest of the year, with thousands of people travelling across the province to meet with family and friends. TransLink customers travelling to Vancouver Island...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement
The Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System will receive a NextRide technology replacement to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers. Starting on October 3, new Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware will be installed on 59 buses in the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System. Riders will also benefit from new...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement Complete
The replacement of the NextRide technology that helps provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers is now complete for the Whistler Transit System. New Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware was installed on 31 buses in the Whistler Transit System, improving reliability for transit customers. With this replacement, riders continue to have the...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement Complete
The replacement of the NextRide technology that helps provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers is now complete for the Squamish Transit System. New Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware was installed on 9 buses in the Squamish Transit System, improving reliability for transit customers. With this replacement, riders continue to have the...
Free transit service for Senior’s Day in Prince George Transit System
BC Transit and the City of Prince George are providing free transit service for seniors (65 and over) on October 1, 2023 as part of National Senior’s Day. Free transit for seniors will be available all day throughout the Prince George Transit System and this includes handyDART service. For more information on routes and schedules,...
Fall service change on Salt Spring Island
A seasonal service change is coming to Salt Spring Island, effective October 1, 2023. Changes will be made to the following routes, to align with ferry schedules: There will be a seasonal reduction in trips on Saturdays for route 2 Fulford Harbour. As part of the fall service change, Route 9 Ruckle Park will be...