BC Transit takes part in Cowichan Valley event to support low vision/blind students

Pictured L to R: Kim Lamb (Transdev Canada), Olivia Fryia, Adam Fryia (Transdev Canada), Allie Frizzell (BC Transit), Taylor Watson (BC Transit), Tricia Pokorny (CNIB) and Jiggs, Chadwick Green (Transdev Canada) On May 21, the Cowichan Valley School District Vision Team held a special Traffic Safety for Students with Low Vision event. BC Transit, our...

Campbell River handyDART customer grateful for connection, independence

The significant impact of handyDART service on its customers gets talked about often. Connection to the community, mobility and reduced feelings of isolation are all positive outcomes from this door-to-door service provided in most transit systems throughout the province. Recently, the partner of a customer sent a letter to the City of Campbell River Council,...

Comox Valley partners team up for quick flood response and evacuations

Natural weather events can move fast and put people at risk, and if an emergency response doesn’t happen quickly, the safety of residents can be jeopardized. The Comox Valley Regional District and Keolis Canada didn’t hesitate to support their community, and their quick teamwork and collaboration with the RCMP recently resulted in a successful evacuation for dozens of local residents.

National transit association honours BC Transit with two recognition awards

For the thoughtful and inclusive launch of a new transit system and a dynamic campaign to celebrate the development of a sustainable transit facility, BC Transit has been recognized with two prestigious awards by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA). “The national recognition BC Transit has received for two of its recent achievements highlights how...

Kamloops driver cycles his way to “hero” status with return of lost backpack

It’s always nice for Operators to be recognized by customers and community members through our official feedback channels. But it’s not often that a driver gets a shout out from two different people for the same act! That’s what happens when you not only go above and beyond, but you use an alternative mode of transportation to make it happen.