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Service changes heading to Central Fraser Valley

Aug 24, 2020
CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY – BC Transit, the City of Abbotsford and the District of Mission are announcing a seasonal service change in the Central Fraser Valley Transit System effective September 8, 2020.
  • Transit Systems: Central Fraser Valley
  • Categories: Service and Fare Changes

Reminder: masks mandatory on BC Transit buses beginning Monday

Aug 21, 2020

GLOBAL – BC Transit, in alignment with TransLink and other transportation agencies, will be proceeding with mandatory use of face coverings on buses in BC Transit communities across the province beginning Monday, August 24.

  • Transit Systems: Global
  • Categories: Safety

BC Transit to mandate use of face coverings

Aug 6, 2020
GLOBAL - BC Transit, in alignment with TransLink and other transportation agencies, will be proceeding with mandatory use of face coverings on buses in BC Transit communities across the Province as of August 24.
  • Transit Systems: Global
  • Categories: Safety, Corporate

Full driver doors coming to buses in Fraser Valley transit systems

Jul 31, 2020
ABBOTSFORD – Passengers in the Agassiz-Harrison, Central Fraser Valley, Chilliwack and Hope transit systems will soon see buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators. 
  • Transit Systems: Central Fraser Valley, Agassiz-Harrison, Hope, Chilliwack
  • Categories: Corporate, Safety

“Together we ride” - BC Transit launches a province-wide campaign to encourage considerate transit etiquette

Jul 20, 2020
CORPORATE – A province-wide advertising campaign launched today, encouraging considerate etiquette on board BC Transit buses, including the wearing of face coverings (for those who have no medical issues that prevent them from doing so). The tag line “Together we ride” reminds riders that safety is a collaborative effort and endeavors to foster an environment where riders are courteous and respectful.
  • Transit Systems: Global
  • Categories: Safety, Corporate

BC Transit putting measures in place to align with BC’s Restart Plan

May 21, 2020
Corporate - Following the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC, and drawing on the best practices of the transit industry worldwide, BC Transit is continuing with many of the safety measures put in place to respond to COVID-19, and is implementing additional practices and procedures to align with BC’s Restart Plan. 
  • Transit Systems: Global
  • Categories: Corporate, Safety

A message from Erinn Pinkerton, President and CEO

May 21, 2020
All across our province, whether in our urban centres or our rural communities, you have come to rely on BC Transit to get you where you need to be, as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of our customers and our operators has always been paramount, and during these times, we are extremely proud to be able to provide transportation that has enabled our frontline workers to get to their essential jobs. 
  • Transit Systems: Global
  • Categories: Corporate

BC Transit selects vendor to retrofit full driver doors on existing fleet

May 14, 2020
Corporate – BC Transit has selected a vendor to complete the installation of full driver doors on existing buses in fleets outside of Victoria and the Regional District of Nanaimo. Kodiak Mobile Video Installations will complete installations of the protective doors, produced by AROW Global Corporation, in approximately 34 regional transit system locations.
  • Transit Systems: Global
  • Categories: Safety, Corporate

Helping BC Ride With Care

May 7, 2020

Rider and driver wellbeing are top priority at BC Transit — and this means putting measures in place for safe, reliable transportation during unprecedented times.

  • Transit Systems: Global
  • Categories: Engagement, Safety