Free Transit for Clean Air Day in Victoria Region
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are happy to announce that transit will be free in Victoria on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, to mark Clean Air Day and help provide a more environmentally-friendly transportation option. The Government of Canada declared Clean Air Day in 1999 as part of Canadian Environment Week. The goal...
Free Transit for Clean Air Day in Prince George
BC Transit and the City of Prince George are happy to announce that transit will be free on June 7, 2023, to mark Clean Air Day and help provide an environmentally-friendly transportation option. The Government of Canada declared Clean Air Day in 1999 as part of Canadian Environment Week. The goal of Clean Air Day...
Route 5 South Parks returns for the season in Squamish
BC Transit and the District of Squamish are informing transit customers of a seasonal service change, effective June 12, 2023. This seasonal change will see the return of route 5 South Parks which connects downtown Squamish to the Adventure Centre, Darrell Bay, Sea to Sky Gondola, Stawamus Chief and Chances Casino. Service on route 5...
Celebrate Seniors’ Week in Penticton, Princeton and Summerland with free transit
BC Transit, the City of Penticton, District of Summerland and the Town of Princeton are advising customers that transit will be free for seniors during Seniors’ Week, effective June 4 until June 10, 2023. Transit service will be free for seniors aged 55 and above, with proof of age, on the following routes: Free transit...
Service reduction in Kitimat
BC Transit and the District of Kitimat are announcing some changes to the transit service, effective Sunday, May 28, 2023. Due to a shortage of drivers, scheduling changes will be made for the week of May 28 until June 3, 2023. The changes are as follows: BC Transit and its operating company in the Kitimat...
Spring service change to increase Saturday service to Fulford
BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are announcing seasonal changes to the transit system effective May 6, 2023. This spring service change includes an increase in Saturday service on route 2 Fulford Harbour to meet the first ferry of the day and re-introduce seasonal southbound service along Cusheon Lake Road and Stewart Road on...
Free transit for Summerland residents
BC Transit and the District of Summerland are announcing the launch of a pilot project that will see free transit on route 30 Summerland/Penticton for Summerland residents only, effective April 22, 2023. Summerland residents boarding route 30 will have to show a piece of identification showing their Summerland address, or a student ID (for those...
The Bridge is Back with free transit!
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops will help mark the 26th annual Boogie the Bridge by offering free transit to all those taking part in the event on April 23, 2023. Free transit and handyDART service will be provided to participants in the 5K, 10K or half marathon as well as any volunteers or...
Free Transit for Earth Day in some regions
BC Transit and its local government partners are happy to announce free transit in recognition of Earth Day on April 22, 2023. Earth Day highlights the importance of sustainability and encourages people to make choices that reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) and help protect our environment. Taking public transit is one way to make a difference,...
Spring service changes for Cranbrook
BC Transit and the City of Cranbrook are advising transit users of some seasonal service changes that are set to start on May 1, 2023. The spring service change will remove a handful of weekday trips from routes that serve the College of the Rockies. Trips have been temporarily suspended from the following routes: Service...