Big Changes for Transit Riders in Creston
CRESTON – On August 20, 2012 a number of improvements will take effect in the Creston Transit System. To better serve the community of Creston, BC Transit is introducing the new Route #1 Town Shuttle that will link some of the busiest destinations including the downtown core, the hospital, Creston Valley Mall, the library and...
Summer Hours for BC Transit in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – On July 2, 2012 summer service hours will begin in Kamloops to accommodate seasonal changes in ridership. Routes #1 Tranquille, #2 Parkcrest, #3 Westsyde, #7 Aberdeen and #9 Gleneagles will run on a summer schedule. Route changes will take effect on the #4 Pacific Way and route #7 Aberdeen. Route #11 Lorne will...
New Year and New Transit Fares
PRINCE GEORGE – Effective January 2, 2014 there will be a new fare structure in the Prince George Transit System with minor increases to support public transportation services. It’s been four years since fares were last adjusted. Cash fares are going up by $.25. Adults will pay $2.50, while the fare for seniors and students...
More Transit Service in the Sunshine Coast
SUNSHINE COAST – BC Transit and the Sunshine Coast Regional District are pleased to announce increased frequency for route #1 Langdale-Sechelt on weekday afternoons, effective September 4, 2012. To better serve the Sunshine Coast, BC Transit is also making a number of seasonal schedule adjustments to meet changing BC Ferries times, effective September 4, 2012...
Service Change
Prince George – Effective May 22 to September 4, 2012 several daily transit trips to and from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) will be cancelled. Spring and summer cancellations include: Route #15 morning runs to the University at 7:51 am, 8:21 am and 8:51 am and from Downtown Prince George at 8:19 am...
Nanaimo Welcomes BC Transit First Natural Gas Fleet
NANAIMO — The Regional District of Nanaimo will be home to BC Transit’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transit fleet, advancing the quality of public transportation for families and the region. 25 new CNG buses will be in service in the spring of 2014. “The government of B.C. is committed to looking at cleaner energy...
BC Transit Gives a Large Learning Tool to VIU
Spring Service Changes
SALT SPRING ISLAND – On Saturday, May 4, 2013 service levels in the Salt Spring Island Transit System will see its annual spring increase. The spring service will bring added hours which will support both the start of the tourist season and a change in the ferry schedule. Later this month, BC Transit customers will...
Comox Valley Transit Service Improvements
COMOX VALLEY – Comox Valley Regional District and BC Transit are pleased to announce expanded and improved service for the Comox Valley transit system. The addition of 1700 service hours will allow for increased frequency on many routes and a new Comox to Courtney connector route. “Our transit ridership increased 17 per cent in 2010/11...
Fare Advisory
CAMPBELL RIVER – Effective April 2, 2012 BC Transit riders will see some changes in fares as we merge the price of one and two zone trips.\ Monthly passes will be more affordable for two zone travelers. Adults will pay $4 less with rates at $52 a month regardless of the destination, down from 2011...