Free evening transit in Prince Rupert and Port Edward on New Year's Eve

Prince Rupert – To help everyone to enjoy New year’s Eve festivities safely, the City of Prince Rupert, the District of Port Edward and BC Transit will be offering special evening service on Sunday, December 31, free of charge.

The free service will start at 6:45 p.m. on routes 52 Summit and 53 Crestview, after 7:00 p.m. on routes 51 Seal Cove and 54 Westview, and at 6:10 p.m. on route 60 Port Edward. [REPLACED EMBEDDED “Document_C” LINK [[Asset Included(Id:1403649025256;Type:Document_C)]] to view the full New Year’s Eve evening schedule.

Transit users should also be aware that the following holiday schedule will be in effect for the Prince Rupert Transit System between Sunday, December 24, and Monday, January 1:


December 24 – 26
No service

December 27 – 29
Regular weekday service

December 30
Regular Saturday service

December 31
Special evening service only

January 1
No service


For more information, bus routes and schedules in Prince Rupert, please visit bctransit.com/prince-rupert.

Media Contact:

Jonathon Dyck
BC Transit
Communications Manager
250-995-5720
Media@bctransit.com