New and Simplified Fares in May
PRINCE RUPERT AND PORT EDWARD – The City of Prince Rupert, District of Port Edward and BC Transit are aligning fare structures to make transit travel easier for customers. Effective May 1, 2015 there will be two zones instead of the current three. Also beginning May 1st, service improvements will be introduced including better coverage...
Online Transit Trip Planner Launched CNG Anniversary
NANAIMO – Taking the bus in the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) just got easier for anyone with access to a computer, tablet or smart phone thanks to the expansion of an online transit trip-planning tool. The Transit Trip Planner, on either Google or Bing maps, is a public transportation planning tool that combines the...
Online Transit Trip Planner Launched in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE – Taking the bus in the City of Prince George just got easier for anyone with access to a computer, tablet or smart phone thanks to the expansion of an online transit trip-planning tool. Prince George Mayor Shari Green and BC Transit Executive Director of Business Development Erinn Pinkerton launched the Transit Trip...
BC Transit Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween can be an exciting time for children who are distracted by candy and costumes, and may not be focused on basic safety rules. Tips for everyone: Tips for drivers: Media Contact: Meribeth Burton Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit d: 250.995.5720 c: 250.507.8145 media@bctransit.com
Preview New Mobile-Friendly Website in Development!
VICTORIA – BC Transit is pleased to offer its riders a preview of its new-look, mobile-friendly website, designed to give its 1.6 million customers in 130 communities across British Columbia easier and more convenient access to online transit information. For a trial period, when customers visit bctransit.com, they can choose to either view the current...
Online Trip Planner Launched in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK – Taking the bus in the City of Chilliwack, District of Kent and Village of Harrison Hot Springs just got easier for anyone with access to a computer, tablet or smartphone thanks to the expansion of an online transit trip-planning tool. Chilliwack MLA John Martin, Chilliwack Mayor and Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Chair...
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Transit Driver Appreciation Day
KAMLOOPS _ Tomorrow is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are celebrating on March 18, 2014 by saluting some of the extraordinary men and women who go the extra mile (kilometer) to safely provide exceptional customer service. Why March 18? It is believed to be the debut of transit services...
New BC Transit Centre in Kamloops!
Kamloops, B.C. – Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Cathy McLeod, together with BC Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom, BC Environment Minister and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake, BC Transit Board Member and Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar, and Mr. Manuel Achadinha President and CEO of BC...
BC Transit's Gift for the Class of 2013
CORPORATE – BC Transit warmly congratulates all high school graduates. As a reward for nearly 17,000 graduates in 20 communities across the province, GradPASS is being gifted to the class of 2013. The special pass offers two days of free, unlimited travel during the month of June. GradPASS was first introduced in Vancouver in 1988...