Improved Sunday service hits the streets in Penticton
Penticton – Starting September 5, it will be easier for bus riders in Penticton to get around on Sundays thanks to improved service on route 5 Main Street. The South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System is adding four hours of service to Penticton’s route 5 Main Street on Sundays. This will supplement the existing Sunday service provided...
New buses arriving in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
Trail – Seven new BC Transit Vicinity buses are coming to the West Kootenay Transit System. Two buses will arrive this summer, and five will arrive in 2018. “Our government is committed to investing in transit – it makes services accessible and life more affordable for British Columbians,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and...
Expanded service set to launch in Campbell River
Campbell River – Starting August 28, BC Transit riders in Campbell River will see increased service, better connections, and route frequency. The increase in service includes an additional 1,500 service hours and system optimization. “Transit riders should be able to depend on efficient, timely and reliable bus service in their communities to get them to...
Site selected for new Cowichan Valley transit operations and maintenance facility
Cowichan Valley —Investing in public infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transit services that help British Columbians and their families get to work, school and essential services on time and back home safely at the end of a long day. Today, the governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with the Cowichan Valley Regional District...
Hop on the bus for free this B.C. Day
Comox Valley – On Monday, August 7, the Comox Valley Regional District and BC Transit are teaming up to offer free fare on all routes, making it easier for transit users in the region to get to and from B.C. Day festivities in downtown Comox in a sustainable way. Special event service will be available...
11 new ARBOC buses are starting to arrive in five BC Transit communities
Corporate – New ARBOC Spirit of Mobility buses have started to arrive in five communities across the province to replace buses in the current fleet. The buses will be customized depending on their intended use. The ARBOC buses have between 17 to 23 seats depending on the configuration. The buses are accessible as it is...
New buses starting to roll on the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast – New Grande West Vicinity buses are arriving on the Sunshine Coast. Six new buses will be arriving and in service by the end of summer to support system expansion in the fall. “The new buses will help us better connect people and communities on the Sunshine Coast,” said Manuel Achadinha, BC Transit...
Coming soon: expanded bus service and a new single multi-zone fare
West Kootenay – Starting August 1, 2017, bus riders in the West Kootenay Transit System will benefit from extended service on several routes, and will be able to travel across zones for a single one-way cash fare of $2.25 (excluding health connection fares). “I am excited to see all the new route changes, as well...
Transit service suspended in Williams Lake
Transit service is suspended in Williams Lake until further notice due to the city-wide evacuation order. BC Transit extends our thoughts to the people and communities affected by the wildfires in British Columbia. BC Transit remains in regular contact with Emergency Management BC and the local authorities, and will provide updates as appropriate. Please be...
Transit service suspended in Ashcroft-Clinton
Transit service is suspended in the Ashcroft-Clinton Transit System until further notice due to the wildfires in the area. BC Transit extends our thoughts to the people and communities affected by the wildfires in British Columbia. BC Transit remains in regular contact with Emergency Management BC and the local authorities, and will provide updates as...