Spooky safety reminders from BC Transit this Halloween
BC Transit is hoping for more treats than tricks on October 31, with some tips for staying safe on Halloween night. BC Transit buses are a safe place for anyone, including children that may have gotten distracted by all the candy and costumes and may have gotten separated from their group. Some other tips for...
National transit association honours BC Transit with two recognition awards
For an extraordinary multi-team effort in supporting communities during historic flooding and a dynamic campaign to celebrate transit workers throughout the province, BC Transit has been recognized with two prestigious awards by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA). “These awards are great recognition for BC Transit’s extraordinary response to last year’s devastating atmospheric river event,”...
New bus stop to serve Ashcroft HUB
BC Transit and the Village of Ashcroft are advising customers of a new bus stop that will serve the Ashcroft HUB at 711 Hill Street, starting November 2, 2022. This change will add service to a key destination in the community, providing transit access to the services and amenities available at the HUB including a...
Free transit for municipal election in communities across BC
GLOBAL – BC Transit and many local government partners across the province are offering free transit on Saturday, October 15, for the municipal elections. Offering free transit helps make it easier for residents to get to the polls and cast their ballots. Decisions to offer free transit are made by local government partners in each...
Bus stop changes in Enderby
BC Transit and the Regional District of North Okanagan are announcing two bus stop changes in Enderby, effective October 17, 2022. The bus stop located on Maud Street will be closed and the bus stop located on Mill Avenue will shift from the east side of Highway 97A (George Street) to the west side of...
British Columbians encouraged to travel sustainably this Thanksgiving long weekend
TransLink, BC Transit, and BC Ferries are encouraging travellers to know before they go and choose sustainable modes of transportation when visiting friends and family this long weekend. With over 420,000 ferry passengers expected to travel on BC Ferries from Thursday through Tuesday, the Thanksgiving long weekend is typically the most popular weekend of the...
Free transit in the Victoria Regional Transit System for Go By Bike
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are offering free transportation for cyclists during Go By Bike Week, from October 3 to October 9. In order to ride for free in the Victoria Regional Transit System, Go By Bike Week participants must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding...
Transit service resumes on October 6 in Kelowna Regional Transit System
BC Transit is pleased to inform customers that ATU Local 1722 and First Transit have agreed to enter binding arbitration to resolve their labour situation, and transit service will resume as of 5:28 am on Thursday, October 6. BC Transit sincerely apologizes for the temporary disruption of service today. We remind customers handyDART service for...
Transit service suspension effective October 5 in the Kelowna Regional Transit System
BC Transit is notifying its riders that ATU Local 1722 operating under First Transit has indicated increasing job action and will cease service in the Kelowna Regional Transit System as of the start of the service day at 5:28 am tomorrow, October 5, 2022. handyDART service for customers requiring transportation to renal dialysis, cancer treatment,...
Free transit for advance polls in municipal election in Dawson Creek
BC Transit and the City of Dawson Creek will be providing free transit to help get voters to the municipal election advance polls at the Ovintiv Events Centre on October 5 and October 12, 2022. Offering free transit helps make it easier for residents to get to the polls and cast their ballots. As this...