BC Transit - Kimberley News List

BC Transit putting measures in place to align with BC’s Restart Plan

May 21, 2020

Corporate - Following the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC, and drawing on the best practices of the transit industry worldwide, BC Transit is continuing with many of the safety measures put in place to respond to COVID-19, and is implementing additional practices and procedures to align with BC’s Restart Plan.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Corporate, Safety

A message from Erinn Pinkerton, President and CEO

May 21, 2020

All across our province, whether in our urban centres or our rural communities, you have come to rely on BC Transit to get you where you need to be, as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of our customers and our operators has always been paramount, and during these times, we are extremely proud to be able to provide transportation that has enabled our frontline workers to get to their essential jobs.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Corporate

BC Transit selects vendor to retrofit full driver doors on existing fleet

May 14, 2020

Corporate – BC Transit has selected a vendor to complete the installation of full driver doors on existing buses in fleets outside of Victoria and the Regional District of Nanaimo. Kodiak Mobile Video Installations will complete installations of the protective doors, produced by AROW Global Corporation, in approximately 34 regional transit system locations.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Safety, Corporate

Helping BC Ride With Care

May 7, 2020

Rider and driver wellbeing are top priority at BC Transit — and this means putting measures in place for safe, reliable transportation during unprecedented times.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Engagement, Safety

BC Transit enhancing safety measures to allow for front door loading and regular fare collection

May 4, 2020

On June 1, 2020, BC Transit will be enhancing safety measures for our provincial transit systems that will allow for a return to front door loading and collection of fares in all BC Transit communities. With the change, fares will be collected on conventional, community, and handyDART services.

Transit Systems: Global

BC Transit COVID-19 updates - April 24

Apr 24, 2020

BC Transit is continuing to provide transportation services customers can rely on as we recognize people still need to get to work, including at healthcare facilities or in other essential service industries, or other activities such as weekly grocery shopping trips. BC Transit places the safety of our riders, staff, and communities as our top priority.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Safety

BC Transit COVID-19 updates

Apr 6, 2020

BC Transit is continuing to provide transportation services customers can rely on as we recognize people still need to get to work, including at healthcare facilities, or other activities such as weekly grocery shopping trips.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Safety

BC Transit to limit number of passengers for physical distancing

Mar 27, 2020

BC Transit is taking additional measures to support physical distancing by reducing the number of passengers on board BC Transit buses.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Safety

BC Transit Coronavirus COVID-19 Information

Mar 13, 2020

BC Transit is following the lead of health officials when it comes to our response to COVID-19. We want to remind everyone that we need to work together, and that we need your help to keep the system safe and clean for yourself and those around you.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Safety

Help us say ‘Thanks!’ on Transit Driver Appreciation Day

Mar 3, 2020

CORPORATE – Transit drivers are the unsung heroes who make sure we get to our destinations safely, every single day. On Transit Driver Appreciation Day (TDAD), give thanks to your driver!

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Engagement