?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Salt Spring Island
Record Ridership for Salt Spring Island Transit
SALT SPRING ISLAND – BC Transit, along with the Capital Regional District (CRD), and the Salt Spring Island Transportation Commission (SSITC) are pleased to announce that for the first time in history, passenger boardings in a fiscal year have exceeded 100,000. To mark this achievement, the honourary 100,000th passenger was presented with gifts from the...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Cowichan Valley
Three Reasons to Celebrate Transit in the CVRD
COWICHAN VALLEY – BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) are celebrating the official launch of transit service in Ladysmith and the 20th anniversary of CVRD transit with free rides on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Free rides helped launch the original service back in September 1993. In 2013, we are going back to...
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BC Transit's Graduation Gift - GradPASS
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Nanaimo
BC Transit Gives Large Learning Tool to VIU
NANAIMO – On May 23, 2012 BC Transit will donate a bus to Vancouver Island University’s Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics program. The 1988 MCI Classic went into service at BC Transit on January 1st, 1989. On May 23rd, 2012 it retires. BC Transit bus #8928 is road worthy but at the end of an extraordinary...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Powell River
Free Transit Shuttle
POWELL RIVER – Free transit shuttle services will be available as BC Ferries repairs the Powell River Ferry Terminal. The terminal will be closed for upgrades from January 12 to March 9, 2014. The free transit service is available between Westview and Saltery Bay and on Texada Island between Shelter Point and the Texada Boat...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Merritt
Yield to Buses - It's the Law
MERRITT – The City of Merritt and BC Transit would like to remind motorists, yielding to buses is not just a common courtesy – it’s the law. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, section 169.1, drivers must yield to BC Transit and other vehicles that fall under the British Columbia Transit Act, when the transit operator...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Global
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 meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Mount Waddington
Happy Anniversary Mount Waddington Transit
MOUNT WADDINGTON – Five years and growing stronger! BC Transit and the Regional District of Mount Waddington are celebrating an exciting milestone today. On July 2, 2008 transit services were first introduced in Mount Waddington. The service has grown from a small operation with vehicles funded by the Vancouver Island Health Authority to its current...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Whistler
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
WHISTLER _ Tomorrow is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) 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. Whistler Transit celebrates all of its employees and would like to...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>West Kootenay
West Kootenay Honoured for Transit Leadership
NELSON – BC Transit congratulates the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the City of Nelson on receiving the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Excellence Award in the Partnerships category. The award was presented last week at the end of the annual UBCM workshop. “The Partnerships category recognizes two...