Media Releases and Advisories
TransLink and BC Transit celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
On March 18, TransLink and BC Transit are teaming up to celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. This is a day dedicated to honouring the thousands of transit workers who help keep British Columbia moving.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Corporate
End of season for Red Mountain ski bus
BC Transit, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the Regional District of Central Kootenay are advising customers that the West Kootenay Transit system ski bus, route 48 to Red Mountain, will end service on Sunday March 31, 2024.
- Transit Systems: West Kootenay
- Categories: Service and Fare Changes
Learn about Umo, BC Transit’s coming Digital Payment System
BC Transit’s new electronic fare payment system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”), is coming to the Prince George Transit System. In a few weeks, Umo will be launched regionally introducing contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best option for their lifestyle and travel habits.
- Transit Systems: Prince George
- Categories: Service and Fare Changes, Innovation, Engagement
Winter Service changes in Whistler
BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) are advising transit customers of two seasonal service changes.
- Transit Systems: Whistler
- Categories: Service and Fare Changes
New 70 NCX stop in Oyster Bay
BC Transit, the Regional District of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley Regional District, and Stz’uminus First Nation, are informing customers of a new bus stop that will serve the Oyster Bay area starting March 31, 2024.
- Transit Systems: Nanaimo
- Categories: Service and Fare Changes
Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next public meeting on Tuesday, March 19.
- Transit Systems: Victoria
- Categories: Corporate
Routes 3 and 70 NCX Service Changes
BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) are announcing spring changes to two routes, effective March 31, 2024.
- Transit Systems: Cowichan Valley
- Categories: Service and Fare Changes
Umo Digital Fare Payments live in Vernon
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Vernon 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: Vernon
- Categories: Innovation, Service and Fare Changes
Umo Digital Fare Payments launch in Kelowna
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Kelowna 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: Kelowna
- Categories: Innovation, Service and Fare Changes
Umo Digital Fare Payments launch in South Okanagan-Similkameen
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the South Okanagan-Similkameen 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: South Okanagan-Similkameen
- Categories: Innovation, Service and Fare Changes