Service changes help connect Powell River and Lund residents to the Sunshine Coast and Lower Mainland
POWELL RIVER – BC Transit and the qathet Regional District are announcing a service change in the Powell River Regional Transit System effective June 28, 2021. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. This service change will see service added in the transit system to allow riders from Powell River and Lund to...
Summer Service changes head to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – BC Transit is announcing seasonal service changes in the Kamloops Transit System effective June 27, 2021 until September 4, 2021. BC Transit and the City of Kamloops work hard to match service with demand, seasonal service reductions are implemented when there is lower demand for service, which makes it possible to offer more...
Service changes make their way to the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – BC Transit is announcing service changes in the Victoria Regional Transit System effective June 28, 2021. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. Service reductions during the summer allows for increased service in the fall and winter when demand is higher. This change will include reductions on middle and secondary school...
Service changes head to the Sunshine Coast
SUNSHINE COAST – BC Transit and the Sunshine Coast Regional District are informing customers of a seasonal schedule adjustment effective June 25, 2021 in the Sunshine Coast Transit System. Starting Friday, June 25, transit users in the Sunshine Coast will see increased service implemented throughout the transit system to bring service back to pre-COVID levels....
Kelowna driver gives young customer a giraffe!
Norm Poch has been driving for BC Transit in Kelowna for about 11 years, but he’s been making balloon animals a lot longer. It actually started when his kids were young and they were at a lower mainland beach awaiting a fireworks display. When a university student saw that his 3 year old son was...
Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next scheduled public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PDT) Members of the public and media are able to attend the live WebEx meeting by sending an email request to victoria_commission@bctransit.com. The meeting will also be recorded...
Free transit service on election day in the Terrace Regional Transit System
TERRACE – The City of Terrace, the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and BC Transit are providing free transit service on June 5, 2021 as part of the municipal by-election day on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Free transit will be available all day on all scheduled routes throughout the transit system as well as handyDART services....
Free weekend service returns to the Squamish Transit System
SQUAMISH — BC Transit and the District of Squamish are announcing the return of free summer weekend transit service on all routes and the reinstatement of the seasonal transit route 5 to South Squamish Parks, both starting on June 14, 2021. Route 5 South Parks will include: Free summer weekend service on all routes will...
Lemonade stand visit brings joy to Victoria driver and young entrepreneur
It’s a rite of passage for young kids. Mixing up some cold lemonade, crafting a homemade sign, setting up shop in their front yard and hoping a hot day will bring thirsty customers and make them a few bucks. Lemonade stands come with varying levels of success, but it’s safe to say you can call...
New handyDART buses for Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA– Starting today, passengers can expect to see 16 new light-duty buses operating in the Victoria Regional Transit System, providing safe, reliable and comfortable handyDART service for people across the region. The 26-foot light-duty Micro Bird G5 buses can carry up to 18 seated passengers, and provide flexibility for up to four mobility aids. Each...