?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Nanaimo
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement Complete
The replacement of the NextRide technology that helps provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers is now complete for the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System. New Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware was installed on 59 buses in the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System, improving reliability for transit customers. With this...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley
BC Transit experiencing Comox Valley service challenges
BC Transit is advising customers in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System that due to a current labour shortage, we are currently experiencing service challenges. This labour shortage is resulting in the need to sometimes alter schedules and cancel trips on short notice. BC Transit understands the impact these disruptions have on riders and does...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Whistler
All aboard the ‘Park and Spook’ Goblin Express in Whistler this Halloween
BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler are providing a free shuttle to get all the little ghouls, zombies, and princesses to Tapley’s Farm for trick-or-treating on October 31, 2023. Starting at 5 p.m., the free ‘Park and Spook’ Goblin Express will depart from the Marketplace parking lot every 15 minutes, headed to Tapley’s...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
The governments of Canada and British Columbia announce electrification for handyDART centre in View Royal
BC Transit is receiving additional funding to support the electrification of the new handyDART operations and maintenance facility centre currently under construction in the Town of View Royal, as announced today by Ministers Sean Fraser and Rob Fleming, Ryan Windsor, from the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, and Erinn Pinkerton from BC Transit. The decision to...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>100 Mile House, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Hazeltons, Kitimat, Prince George, Quesnel, Skeena, Smithers, Terrace, Williams Lake
Winter weather service impact reminder from BC Transit
As winter weather arrives in the northern part of the province, BC Transit is reminding customers that they may experience some delays, detours or even cancellations when road conditions become challenging. The safety of our customers and drivers is our top priority. While our local government partners work hard to maintain the best road conditions...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement
The Kelowna Regional Transit System will receive a NextRide technology replacement to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers. Starting on October 23, new Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware will be installed on buses in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. New digital full-colour passenger information displays will also be installed inside...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kitimat
Service reduction in Kitimat
BC Transit and the District of Kitimat are announcing some changes to the transit service, starting Monday, October 16, 2023. Scheduling changes are being made to reflect a labour shortage for the Kitimat Transit System. A new reduced weekday schedule will see buses running until 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. On Sundays, transit will...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
Free transit for the fall edition of Go By Bike in Victoria
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are happy to announce free transit for cyclists during the Go By Bike Weeks, October 16 – 29, 2023. To qualify for free transit, customers taking part in Go By Bike must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding the bus. BC...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kamloops
Free transit for the fall edition of Go By Bike in Kamloops
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are happy to announce free transit for cyclists during the Go By Bike Weeks, October 16 – 29, 2023. To qualify for free transit, customers taking part in Go By Bike must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding the bus. With bike...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
Contract Awarded for On-Demand Transit Technology
BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are moving ahead with a new on-demand technology service that will provide more transit options for customers in the Crawford neighbourhood of Kelowna. The contract for the on-demand transit technology system has been awarded to VIA Mobility. This milestone completes the competitive procurement process that began earlier this...