?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
Celebrating Stan Morgan: Kelowna Regional Transit pioneer
From the first day of service in 1977 right through to 2000, Stan Morgan led the charge as the General Manager for Kelowna Bus and Transportation Inc. in Kelowna. But he didn’t just lead the Kelowna team in title, he was also extremely passionate about public transportation. “My dad started out driving for BC Hydro...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley, Cowichan Valley, Mount Waddington, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Victoria
Vancouver Island transit workers volunteer time fighting interior wildfires
Residents evacuated, homes and properties decimated and even an entire B.C. town completely destroyed. The wildfires experienced in many parts of the province this summer have been particularly devastating. If not for the tireless and heroic work of hundreds of firefighters, an already terrible wildfire season would have been unthinkably worse. Fire Departments throughout the...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
Victoria driver turns passion into philanthropy with local choir
Image taken pre-COVID When Cathy Baker isn’t shuttling customers around the Victoria Regional Transit System, she is dedicating much of her time and energy to the Gettin’ Higher Choir, where she and husband Dick Jackson are co-Directors. “I joined the choir as a participant in 2011, and within half an hour I totally felt like...
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Service changes make their way to the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – BC Transit is announcing service changes in the Victoria Regional Transit System effective June 28, 2021. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. Service reductions during the summer allows for increased service in the fall and winter when demand is higher. This change will include reductions on middle and secondary school...
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New handyDART buses for Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA– Starting today, passengers can expect to see 16 new light-duty buses operating in the Victoria Regional Transit System, providing safe, reliable and comfortable handyDART service for people across the region. The 26-foot light-duty Micro Bird G5 buses can carry up to 18 seated passengers, and provide flexibility for up to four mobility aids. Each...
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United Way Spirit Award
Once again, members of UNIFOR Local 333, CUPE 4500, and MoveUp have been honoured by the United Way for carrying out another extremely successful campaign. The Labour Partnership Spirit Award recognizes unions or locals for significant engagement and involvement in an employee campaign. “I am honoured to accept this United Way Spirit Award for Labour...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Creston Valley
Public engagement planned for Creston Valley Transit System
CRESTON – BC Transit and the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) are seeking the public’s feedback on ways we can improve the Creston Valley Transit System. BC Transit is seeking input from the public to identify transit priorities. The feedback shared will help develop a Transit Future Service Plan, which will support decision-making on...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley
Comox Valley driver celebrates the power of positivity with ‘Lei Day’
John Ludlow is one of the happiest people you could ever meet, and it’s not an exaggeration to state that his move from Winnipeg to the Comox Valley in 2019 has literally changed the community for the better. Yesterday, John’s first annual ‘Lei Day’ took place, resulting in a lot of smiles and random acts...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Nanaimo
New Community Buses for the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO – In the coming days, passengers can expect to see four new light-duty buses operating in the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System, providing safe, reliable and comfortable community service for people across the region. The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses can carry up to 21 seated passengers, and...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Cowichan Valley
New Community Buses for the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System
COWICHAN VALLEY – Five new light-duty buses are now operating in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System, providing safe, reliable and comfortable community service for people across the region. The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses can carry up to 21 seated passengers, and provide flexibility for up to two mobility aids. Each new...