Electric buses entering service soon
People in the Kelowna Regional Transit System will soon be able to get to their destinations aboard an electric bus. BC Transit’s heavy-duty battery electric buses began arriving in Kelowna in spring 2026 and the first few are expected to enter service in the coming weeks. Kelowna will receive 22 electric buses in total, delivered...
Electric bus charging construction starting soon
Electric bus infrastructure construction is getting underway this spring at the Powell River and Sunshine Coast Transit Centres. Powell River and Sunshine Coast will each receive two heavy-duty electric buses, after construction is completed this coming fall. Work to prepare the sites to receive new electric buses includes: The public will not be impacted by...
BC Transit launches tap-to-pay province-wide
BC Transit is introducing contactless fare payment on fixed-route buses in participating Umo transit systems, making transit more convenient and easier to use.
BC Transit seeks public feedback on new website
BC Transit wants to hear about your current experience using its new website.
Electric bus charger installation starting soon in Nanaimo
Electric bus infrastructure construction is getting underway this spring at the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit Facility.
Electric bus charger installation starting soon in the West Shore
Electric bus infrastructure construction is getting underway this spring at BC Transit’s Langford Transit Centre. The Langford Transit Centre is currently scheduled to receive 16 heavy-duty electric buses after construction is completed in fall 2026. Work to prepare the site to receive electric buses includes: The public will not be impacted by construction, and no...
BC Transit launches modern, redesigned website
BC Transit has launched a redesigned website to make it easier for riders to find transit information and plan their trips. BCTransit.com is used by transit riders every day when travelling throughout their communities, including work, school and community events. The new design focuses on tasks riders use most, helping customers quickly find routes, schedules,...
New BC Transit website launching March 31
BC Transit will launch a redesigned website on March 31, making it easier for customers to plan their trips and get where they need to go. The new website design focuses on the information riders use most, including routes, schedules, fares and service alerts. A more modern look and simplified navigation will help customers find...
BC Transit launches tap-to-pay by debit and credit on Whistler buses
BC Transit has now introduced a new convenient, secure and quick way for riders to pay their fare on fixed-route buses in the Whistler Transit System. Starting today, riders can tap a debit card, credit card or mobile wallet on the onboard reader to pay their fare.
BC Transit launches tap-to-pay by debit and credit on Pemberton buses
Pemberton Valley – BC Transit has now introduced a new convenient, secure and quick way for riders to pay their fare on fixed-route buses in the Pemberton Valley Transit System. Starting today, riders can tap a debit card, credit card or mobile wallet on the onboard reader to pay their fare. New contactless payment options give riders more flexibility to pay the way that works best for them. Riders can tap with the same trusted Interac, Visa, Mastercard and American Express...