Canada and British Columbia invest in new transit exchange for Nelson
Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Brittny Anderson, Member of Legislative Assembly for Nelson-Creston, Her Worship Janice Morrison, Mayor of the City of Nelson, and Erinn Pinkerton, President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Transit, announced a joint investment of...
They shoot, they score – a free ride to the Memorial Cup!
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are happy to announce free transit for those attending and taking part in the Memorial Cup tournament from May 26 until June 4, 2023 at the Sandman Centre. Transit will be free for anyone with tickets, event staff, volunteers or media with accreditation passes to the Memorial Cup....
On-Demand transit service coming to Kelowna
BC Transit is partnering with the City of Kelowna to move forward with an On-Demand service that will give transit customers in the Crawford neighbourhood the convenience of using a mobility app to book a pick-up by a BC Transit-operated vehicle. A phone-in option will also be available to book rides. A negotiated request for...
Spring service change in Sunshine Coast
BC Transit and the Sunshine Coast Regional District are informing transit users of an upcoming service change, effective May 18, 2023. This regular schedule adjustment will see all routes changed to better meet the needs of our customers. For the most up to date rider information, check our updated Rider’s Guide. For more information on...
BC Transit upgrading riders with free Transit Royale subscriptions to enhance trip planning experience
It’s important for BC Transit customers to have trip-planning options that best suit their needs, and customers who use the Transit app will soon see an enhanced version that offers additional features to further improve the transit experience, at no extra cost to them. Beginning May 4, BC Transit will be providing riders with free...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...