?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Nanaimo
A New Route and More Service Hours
NANAIMO – The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and BC Transit are pleased to announce a total of nearly 9,000 annual service hours are being added to the conventional and handyDART systems this year. Effective March 3, 2013, the RDN will expand conventional service by 5,000 annual hours. With the added service hours comes a...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
Your Transit Your Say
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Here’s your chance to tell us what you like about transit in the Central Okanagan and how we can work together to make the system more efficient and effective. The Regional District of Central Okanagan, City of Kelowna, District of West Kelowna, District of Lake Country, District of Peachland, Westbank First Nation,...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
Service Changes to the Kelowna Regional Transit Service
KELOWNA – UBCO students have another reason to celebrate the start of the school year; on September 2, 2012 transit is coming to Quail Ridge. BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are responding to requests from students and other transit riders to link the popular neighbourhood with the university. The route #13 Quail Ridge...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Vernon
User-Friendly Route Changes in Vernon
VERNON – BC Transit routes in Vernon are becoming better defined with a few pivotal changes starting September 2, 2012. Hybrid routing on the #7 Okanagan Landing is gone and Sunday routing is changing too. The route #7 Okanagan Lake had two variations on its daily schedule. Now route #7 will be split. The new...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>West Kootenay
Free Rides on First Day of New Service
WEST KOOTENAY – The West Kootenay Transit Committee has voted in favour of free rides for all BC Transit customers on July 2, 2013. That date marks the official launch of the integrated regional system with a single Rider’s Guide that covers transit from Nakusp to Rossland and from Kaslo to Fruitvale. The West Kootenay...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Port Alberni
New Start for Transit in Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI – Starting August 26, 2012 public transit in Port Alberni will be more streamlined and convenient. BC Transit will introduce a completely revamped system offering direct routes, more trips and timed transit connections. Port Alberni’s new system has been designed so that buses meet at the new BC Transit exchange at Redford and...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Cranbrook
Free Bus Rides to Cranbrook Farmers Market
CRANBROOK – Enjoy the Cranbrook Farmers’ Market with free transit rides every Saturday morning from June 23 to October 6, 2012. The free ride comes with a catch: each passenger must be carrying a reusable or recycled bag, be traveling to and from downtown Cranbrook and indicate to their transit driver that they are attending...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Whistler
Spring Service Begins in Whistler
WHISTLER – Transit customers will have a great way to spring into the season, rides in the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) will cost only $1 on April 2, 2013. The one-day fare reduction is a small token of thanks to loyal customers who helped ensure another strong season of public transportation in the RMOW....
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Campbell River
More Hours and a New Bus in Campbell River
CAMPBELL RIVER – BC Transit ridership is growing in Campbell River and to better meet the needs of its customers, more transit service hours and an extra 30 foot bus will be added to the fleet. In BC Transit’s Annual Report, Campbell River was a top performer with a 9% increase in ridership. Nearly 609,000...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Nanaimo
Nanaimo's CNG Fleet Arrives
NANAIMO – BC Transit’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses are arriving in the Regional District of Nanaimo. A total of 25 CNG buses will be introduced into service over the spring months as they clear inspection and commissioning. “I congratulate the Regional District of Nanaimo for demonstrating leadership and seizing this opportunity to use...