BC Transit - Cowichan Valley News List

Winter weather service impact reminder from BC Transit

Dec 4, 2023

BC Transit is reminding customers throughout the province that they may experience some delays, detours or even cancellations during the winter months when road conditions become challenging.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Customer Service, Safety

Holiday events with BC Transit across the province

Nov 27, 2023

BC Transit and its partners are celebrating the holidays with events in communities across the province. From parades and light tours to special events to help us stuff a bus, there is no shortage of activities this holiday season.

Transit Systems: Quesnel, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Squamish, Prince Rupert, Prince George, Powell River, Cowichan Valley, Kamloops, Chilliwack, Port Alberni, Creston Valley, Merritt, Kelowna
Categories: Service and Fare Changes, Holiday Announcements

BC Transit Launches Umo Digital Fare Payments in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System

Nov 16, 2023

BC Transit launched the Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System. Umo introduces contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best options for their lifestyle and travel habits.

Transit Systems: Cowichan Valley
Categories: Innovation, Customer Service

BC Transit’s BusReady program honoured by National transit association

Nov 15, 2023

For developing a dynamic program aimed at teaching B.C. kids and families how to safely ride the bus, BC Transit has been recognized with a prestigious award by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA).

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Corporate

Free transit for Veterans and Canadian Forces members

Nov 2, 2023

BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District are happy to announce that transit will be free for all Veterans and Canadian Forces members for the week leading up to Remembrance Day.

Transit Systems: Cowichan Valley
Categories: Service and Fare Changes

Transit investments by the governments of Canada and British Columbia improve safety and help more people connect

Oct 30, 2023

Communities across British Columbia will receive new buses and see important upgrades to public transit infrastructure, thanks to an investment of more than $248.5 million from the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, and BC Transit. Announced by MP Wilson Miao, Minister Rob Fleming, and Erinn Pinkerton of BC Transit, these projects will increase public transit ridership and improve the commuter experience.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Corporate

Hocus Focus on Halloween safety with BC Transit

Oct 26, 2023

Little witches and zombies will roam our streets on Tuesday, October 31 and BC Transit wants everyone to be a safety pro this Halloween.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Safety, Service and Fare Changes

BC Transit celebrates full return to pre-pandemic ridership levels

Sep 28, 2023

After more than three years of reduced ridership due to COVID-19, BC Transit has seen steady increases and is now experiencing a province-wide return to pre-pandemic ridership levels.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Collaboration , Corporate

BC Transit welcomes new buses

Sep 21, 2023

Three new Light Duty buses are now operating in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous and reliable transit service for riders.

Transit Systems: Cowichan Valley
Categories: Corporate

Learn to ride the bus this fall with BC Transit’s BusReady program!

Aug 31, 2023

Safety is a top priority for BC Transit and that’s why we want some of our youngest customers to be BusReady when school starts up.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Service and Fare Changes