BC Transit named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2021
Feb 16, 2021
GLOBAL – For being an industry leader in offering an exceptional workplace for its 1,000 employees, BC Transit has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2021.
- Transit Systems: Global
Organizations in British Columbia collaborate for a safer B.C. to source and distribute one million masks in support of safe, essential travel
Feb 10, 2021
Recognizing that we all have a role to play in taking action to protect our communities from the continued impact of COVID-19, particularly with the indefinite extension of public health restrictions, Deloitte Canada is joining forces with leading B.C. organizations including TransLink, OEC Group, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), BC Ferries, BCAA, SCI, and BC Transit, to source and distribute one million surgical masks to those who need them across the province.
- Transit Systems: Victoria, Boundary, Vernon, Squamish, Prince Rupert, Comox Valley, Chilliwack, Cranbrook, Hope, Agassiz-Harrison, Columbia Valley, Nanaimo, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Prince George, Creston Valley, Kamloops, Pemberton Valley, Kimberley, Powell River, Central Fraser Valley, Kelowna, Salt Spring Island
- Categories: Safety, Corporate, Collaboration
Full Driver Doors Retrofit Project Complete
Dec 18, 2020
GLOBAL – A total of 696 full driver doors have now been installed in buses across 34 transit systems to protect the health and safety of our drivers.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Safety
BC Restart Funding Statement Update
Dec 4, 2020
BC Transit is pleased to finalize the contribution agreements for additional COVID-19 funding with the Government of Canada and Province of BC.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Corporate
BC Transit mandatory face covering policy update
Nov 27, 2020
BC Transit is updating our mandatory face covering policy to align with the mandatory mask order implemented by the Province of BC.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Safety
Battery Electric Bus Request for Proposals Released
Nov 18, 2020
BC Transit is pleased to be proceeding with the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for our first 10 battery electric heavy-duty buses. Heavy duty buses are the regular 40’ transit buses you see in communities across the province.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Corporate
BC Transit announces Transit as our endorsed mobility app
Nov 6, 2020
To improve the transit experience for customers, BC Transit is pleased to announce Transit as our endorsed mobility app.
- Transit Systems: Dawson Creek, Kelowna, Campbell River, Vernon, Kamloops, Chilliwack, Victoria, Sunshine Coast, Cranbrook, Central Fraser Valley, Squamish, Whistler, Cowichan Valley, Fort St. John, Prince George, Nanaimo, Comox Valley, West Kootenay
- Categories: Innovation, Engagement
BC Transit announces Transit Superstars across the province
Nov 3, 2020
GLOBAL – For their professionalism, teamwork and dedication to public transit in their communities, BC Transit is recognizing six individuals as our latest Transit Superstars.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Corporate
Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Concludes November 1
Oct 30, 2020
REGIONAL – On November 1, 2020, be sure to ‘fall back’ on your clocks by one-hour for the conclusion of Daylight Savings Time.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Service and Fare Changes
Government of Canada and Province of BC COVID-19 relief funding to support public transportation
Sep 18, 2020
BC Transit would like to thank the Government of Canada and the Province of BC for providing funding to cover the significant additional expenses and lost revenue related to COVID-19.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Safety