Government of Canada and Province of BC COVID-19 relief funding to support public transportation
BC Transit would like to thank the Government of Canada and the Province of BC for providing funding to cover the significant additional expenses and lost revenue related to COVID-19. The $86 million in funding for 2020/21 and 2021/22 will help cover the costs of: “Having access to affordable and reliable public transportation is key...
Have your say on interregional transit service
BC Transit, the Cowichan Valley Regional District, and the Regional District of Nanaimo want to hear from you about interregional transit service between the two regions. The proposed interregional transit service would provide opportunities to travel between the Cowichan Valley and the Nanaimo region via transit. BC Transit and its regional partners are seeking the...
New Community Buses for Cranbrook, Kimberley and Elk Valley Transit Systems
THOMPSON/KOOTENAY – In the coming weeks, customers can expect to see new light-duty buses operating in the Cranbrook, Kimberley and Elk Valley Transit Systems, providing safe, reliable and comfortable community service for people across the region. The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses can carry up to 21 seated passengers, and provide flexibility for...
Service changes head to the Salt Spring Island Transit System
SALT SPRING ISLAND – BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are informing customers of an upcoming seasonal service change on Salt Spring Island on October 1, 2020. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. This seasonal service change includes: Information about the service change can be found on BCTransit.com/salt-spring-island or by calling...
Full Driver Doors Coming to Buses in Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Terrace, Kitimat and Skeena
NORTHWESTERN BC – Passengers in Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Terrace, Kitimat and Skeena will soon see buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators. Retrofits on conventional fleet buses in Prince Rupert will get underway in the coming days, followed by retrofits in Terrace and Kitimat....
Service and routing improvements head to the Vernon Regional Transit System
VERNON – Improvements to the 90 UBCO/Vernon bus route will be in place on Monday, September 28*, 2020. Two significant changes for this upcoming service change include the route 90 no longer circling the Oyama Isthmus, and, while heading south on HWY 97, the bus will take a new turn onto Innovation Drive (across from...
Full Driver Doors Coming to Buses in Fort St. John
FORT ST. JOHN – Passengers in Fort St. John will soon see buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators. Retrofits on conventional fleet buses in Fort St. John will get underway in the coming days. Kodiak Mobile Video Installations will complete installations of the protective...
Full Driver Doors Coming to Buses in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE – Passengers in Prince George will soon see buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators. Retrofits on conventional fleet buses in Prince George will get underway in the coming days. Kodiak Mobile Video Installations will complete installations of the protective doors, produced by...
Full Driver Doors Coming to Buses in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE – Passengers in Williams Lake will soon see buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators. Retrofits on conventional fleet buses in Williams Lake will get underway in the coming days. Kodiak Mobile Video Installations will complete installations of the protective doors produced by...
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops to hand out face coverings at transit stops
KAMLOOPS – Following BC Transit’s adoption of a mandatory face-covering policy taking effect August 24, City staff and Council will be at Transit Exchanges on Tuesday, September 8 to hand out masks to the public and thank Kamloops transit riders. Media are invited to attend. WHEN: Tuesday, September 8, 8 am-10am WHERE: Lansdowne Transit Exchange,...