?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley
NextRide real-time bus location technology rolls out in the Comox Valley Regional District
Comox Valley – Transit riders in the Comox Valley are now able to plan their trips more efficiently and see where their bus is along its route, all from their smart phone or desktop. This morning, members of the public gathered in Courtenay to watch as the Comox Valley Regional District Board and local dignitaries...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Sunshine Coast
Extra service for Sea Cavalcade in Gibsons
Sunshine Coast – The Sunshine Coast Regional District and BC Transit are adding more evening service hours on Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29 in support of the Sea Cavalcade in Gibsons. Participants are encouraged to take public transit to the events because of road closures and limited parking. The Sea Cavalcade Shuttle between...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Agassiz-Harrison, Central Fraser Valley, Chilliwack
Official Launch for the Fraser Valley Express
FRASER VALLEY – The Route #66 Fraser Valley Express (#66 FVX) is ready to roll. The interregional connector that links BC Transit’s Chilliwack and Abbotsford systems to Langley and TransLink’s integrated transportation system begins on April 6, 2015. The first day of service on the 66 FVX is free to encourage new ridership. Today, members...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
Take the bus downtown and enjoy Car Free YYJ
Victoria – On Sunday, June 17, BC Transit encourages people in Victoria to take the bus downtown and enjoy Car Free YYJ, an annual community celebration of sustainability and living a car-free lifestyle. For the fourth year in a row, BC Transit is pleased to be part of the festivities, and will reroute transit to...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Central Fraser Valley
Special shuttle back for the 2017 airshow
Abbotsford – This year, the Central Fraser Valley Transit System will once again be on hand to connect people to the Abbotsford International Airshow, which runs August 11 to 13 at the Abbotsford International Airport. The Airshow Shuttle will run Friday late afternoon/evening and all day Saturday and Sunday from Bourquin Exchange in downtown Abbotsford,...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kamloops
Kamloops Transit Safety Day
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops, BC Transit and First Canada ULC hosted Safety Day on Wednesday, August 20. Safety demonstrations were available to customers and staff at the Lansdowne Village Transit Exchange from 10 a.m. until noon. Also on Safety Day, several employees were recognized by First Canada ULC and BC Transit for outstanding...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
Government partnership improves Kelowna transit service
KELOWNA – Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, joined Norm Letnick, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country, Walter Gray, Mayor of Kelowna, and Mike Davis, chief operating officer and vice-president operations for BC Transit to celebrate the official opening of the new Rutland Transit Exchange and welcome three new Vicinity buses. “ Investments in public...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
RapidBus BC Construction gets underway on the Westside
KELOWNA – Construction for the expansion of RapidBus to the Westside started today, with service scheduled to begin in summer 2014. This 15-kilometre expansion includes four new transit stations and two new exchanges. This unique service is designed to provide passengers with faster, more frequent public transportation. Premier Christy Clark was joined by Member of...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
RapidBus BC coming to West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – RapidBus BC is coming to West Kelowna, making it easier and faster for families and commuters to travel. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer. Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart was joined by West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater and BC Transit chief operating officer and vice-president of operations Mike Davis to announce the...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
Local Company Wins Kelowna RapidBus Project
KELOWNA – Emil Anderson Construction Inc. of Kelowna has been awarded a $4.8-million contract to expand RapidBus BC, providing transportation options for families and communities and creating jobs. RapidBus BC provides passengers with faster, more frequent bus transportation. Since the service began in 2010, ridership has grown almost 10 per cent between downtown Kelowna and...