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handyDART Expansion in Cowichan Valley
COWICHAN VALLEY – The Cowichan Valley Regional District and BC Transit are pleased to announce expanded handyDART services in the Cowichan Valley. Effective September 4, 2012 an extra 1,600 service hours (four hours per weekday and eight hours on Saturdays) will be added to better serve the growing need for public transit. With those added...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Merritt
5th Anniversary Merritt Transit
MERRITT – Come help us celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Merritt Transit! Ridership has grown more than 200% in five years. In November 2007, BC Transit introduced service in Merritt with four routes providing 10.5 hours service hours daily from Monday to Friday. Now Merritt Transit runs Monday to Saturday, delivering 15 service hours daily....
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BC Government Response to BC Transit Independent Review
On March 15, 2012 the B.C. Government appointed a three-person Independent Review Panel to review BC Transit performance and operations. The review was in response to concerns from some local governments about aspects of BC Transit operations that aff ect their communities. The independent panel held 25 meetings with 40 local governments across the province,...
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Safety Tips for Halloween
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: Halloween means that there will be more children out on the streets. Drivers need to take extra care. Media Contact: Meribeth Burton Corporate Spokesperson |...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Nanaimo
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
NANAIMO – Tomorrow is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo 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. RDN Transit is very fortunate to have 114 Transit operators on staff,...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kamloops
Google Transit in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Taking the bus in Kamloops just got easier for anyone with internet access or a smart phone thanks to a trip planning tool, Google Transit. Environment Minister and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Hon. Terry Lake along with Kamloops Mayor and BC Transit Board Member Peter Milobar joined BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha...
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CNG Fleet Innovation Coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The future of Kamloops Transit will be driven by one of British Columbia’s most important resources: natural gas. The City of Kamloops will be home to a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transit fleet, advancing the quality of public transportation for families and the region. A total of 25 new CNG buses will be...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Prince George
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
PRINCE GEORGE _ Tomorrow is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit and the City of Prince George 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...
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BC Transit's Ride Together Campaign
CORPORATE – BC Transit is encouraging current and potential customers to focus on the relationships that are built around public transportation. “Ride Together” a province-wide marketing campaign, will take many forms over the next year. On BC Transit buses and on municipal bus shelters and benches look for images of children, families and friends who...
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Nova Event 2012
NANAIMO – April 4, 2012 – The future is here! You are invited to ride in the future of BC Transit’s fleet. BC Transit is thrilled to introduce our new Nova bus – it’s beautiful inside and out. The newest member of the BC Transit family is the first production bus in the world with...