Transit System: Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY – BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District are announcing a fare change effective June 1, 2020 in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System.
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 better align with this initiative. These changes are in line with the BC Transit Fare Strategy and improve the funding sustainability for the Transit System.
Prior to June 1, BC Transit’s response to COVID-19 included rear door boarding where available and not collecting fares on buses. BC Transit will be installing vinyl panels on all buses without a full driver door, which will allow for a return to fare collection and front door loading in all systems on June 1.
Fare changes are approved months in advance prior to implementation by our local government partners. The last fare change in the Comox Valley was in September 2018.
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 Comox Valley Regional 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 fare change will also see expansion of the local semester pass to include youth and post-secondary students and maintain the $115 price. Please visit BCTransit.com/comox for details on the semester pass program.
handyDART fares will also be affected with the implementation of the June 1 fare change. Monthly passes for handyDART services will increase by $3 from $52 to $55. This increase is to align handyDART pricing with conventional fares to promote equity across services.
Fare products will be available to purchase in person at the Rexall Pharmacy in Comox or over the phone by contacting the Comox Valley Regional District main office at 250-334-6000 or the CVRD Sports Centre at 250-334-9622 between Monday and Friday, 8:30 to 4:30.
For more information on the fare change and FAQ, please visit BCTransit.com or pick up the April 1, 2020 Rider’s Guide. Please visit BCTransit.com/covid19 for further details about our response to COVID-19.
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