Seasonal service changes for the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System
NANAIMO – BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) are announcing a seasonal service change in the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System effective September 5, 2021. BC Transit and the RDN work hard to match service with demand throughout the year. This seasonal service change will reinstate service levels on several routes...
Abbotsford returning to pre-COVID service levels September 5
CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY – BC Transit and the City of Abbotsford are informing customers of a return to pre-COVID service levels for Abbotsford effective September 5, 2021. The 10,000 service hours will implement improvements to the following Abbotsford routes: Service level and schedule changes are being made to improve service reliability on the following routes:...
Fall service changes coming to the Kelowna Region in September
KELOWNA – BC Transit and its regional partners* are announcing a service change in the Kelowna Regional Transit System effective September 5, 2021. This service change will provide increased service from current summer-level service in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. Service will be returning to pre-pandemic levels, similar to September 2019. This means: BC Transit...
Heat Warning for BC Transit Customers
BC Transit reminds customers Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for many communities in British Columbia, with extreme heat temperatures expected Thursday, August 12 through to Sunday, August 15. Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors....
Children 12 and under will soon ride for free on public transit in B.C.
VICTORIA – Starting Sept. 1, children aged 12 and under will be able to “Get on Board” any BC Transit or TransLink service free of charge as part of the provincial government’s commitment to efficient, reliable, and affordable transit for families. “Free transit for children 12 and under makes life more affordable for families,” Premier...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Service Schedule
BC Transit is informing customers that regular service will be provided across all transit systems on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 to ensure there is enough service for customers. BC Transit and the B.C. Government recognize the importance of honouring a day for Truth and Reconciliation. The government recently advised the...
Have your say in Summerland service
Summerland – BC Transit and the District of Summerland are asking the public for feedback on additional service for the South Okanagan – Similkameen Transit System. In early 2022, Route 30 Penticton/Summerland will have 10 additional trips added per week, for a total of 900 hours. BC Transit and the District of Summerland want to...
Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next scheduled public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon (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 and posted to...
Introducing Derek Kotowski: Transit Superstar and Rodi De Vuono Outstanding Service Award winner
Every year, BC Transit recognizes excellence and celebrates the Transit SuperStars making a positive difference in our regional transit systems across the province. Each winner meets one or more of BC Transit’s five core values: community, customer service, innovation, teamwork and trust & respect. Each week, one of our latest winners is being profiled on...
Catch a free ride to the Chilliwack Fair on August 7 and 8
CHILLIWACK – Hop onboard to stirrup some fun at the Chilliwack Fair with free transit on August 7 and 8, 2021. The City of Chilliwack and BC Transit are pleased to offer free shuttles to the Chilliwack Fair on August 7 and 8, making it easier for everyone to skip the parking and get to...