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BC Transit and Songhees First Nation Elder Clarence “Butch” Dick partner to create beautiful Indigenous bus design An inspiring and visually stunning electric bus is set to enter service in the Victoria Regional Transit System, marking the culmination of a growing partnership between BC Transit and one of Vancouver Island’s preeminent Indigenous artists. Songhees First...
Tireless teamwork: Summerland wildfire response from BC Transit and partners
The Bald Range Wildfire was first spotted just before 5 p.m. on August 7, west of Summerland near the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and Trout Creek. In just over four hours it had spread to 5,000 hectares and evacuation orders were issued. People were forced to flee from their homes immediately, and some residents required...
Transit service in Port Alberni helping happy campers reach their adventures
Summer camps are a rite of passage for many kids. They not only create lasting summer memories for children, but also provide a necessary reprieve for busy, working parents. In Port Alberni, access to free public transit has meant a collection of energetic kids have been able to take summer camps to the next level....
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,...
West Coast Transit marks one year of connecting communities
The West Coast Transit system was an idea, a dream, more than a decade ago but in March 2025, it became a reality.
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.
Kelowna driver gives high school life skills class a memorable trip
A Grade 11 Life Skills class in WestKelowna got on a Route 97 bus in early November, and Darcy Hamilton made sure they not only felt welcome onboard but were also entertained by his positive energy…and singing voice!
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...
Commitment and strong partnerships lead to handyDART service for Tseshaht First Nation
Thanks to years of collaborative efforts between Tseshaht First Nation and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD), on-reserve members of the Nation can now access handyDART services.