CAMPBELL RIVER – BC Transit and the City of Campbell River are announcing a fare change effective June 1, 2020 in the Campbell River Transit System.
Starting June 1, bus riders will now be able to purchase the DayPASS right when they board the conventional transit bus. This will make it more convenient to ride the bus all day within the Campbell River Transit System. As part of the introduction of the DayPASS program, transfers will no longer be available. DayPASSes can be purchased exclusively onboard the bus for $4 or exchanged for two bus tickets.
This upcoming fare change was approved and scheduled to be implemented prior to the no fare collection initiative due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fare changes were postponed in order to align with the return to regular fare collection. These changes are in line with the BC Transit Fare Strategy and improve the funding sustainability for the transit system.
As fare collections return throughout the province, these previously scheduled fare changes will go into effect on June 1, 2020.
Our local government partners approve fare changes months in advance prior to implementation. The last fare change in Campbell River was in 2012.
The June 1 fare change will include the following fare adjustments:
Product
Audience
Current
June 1, 2020
Cash
Adult/College
$2.00
$2.00
Student/Senior
$1.75
Tickets (10)
Adult/College
$18.00
$18.00
Student/Senior
$15.75
DayPASS
Adult
$4.50
$4.00
Student/College/Senior
$4.00
Monthly Pass
Adult
$52.00
$55.00
Senior
$42.00
$35.00
Student
$30.00
College
$44.00
Semester
Student
$85.00
$115.00
College
$135.00
Dual Monthly Pass
Adult
$60.00
$60.00
Senior/College
$50.00
$40.00
Student
$30.00
Dual Semester Pass
College
$150.00
$130.00
handyDART fares will also be affected with the implementation of the June 1 fare change. This includes:
Cash fares will decrease by $.50 from $2.50 to $2
Tickets will decrease by $2.50 to from $12.50 to $10
The City of Campbell River is planning to re-open Campbell River City Hall in early June, in line with provincial public health guidance, when it is safe to do so. Additional details, along with the confirmed opening date, will be available in the near future. For further details, please call 250-286-5700.
For more information on the fare change, please visit BCTransit.com or call 250-287-7433.
