NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement
The Whistler Transit System will receive a NextRide technology replacement to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers. Starting on September 5th, new Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware will be installed on 31 buses in the Whistler Transit System. There are expected to be no service interruptions during the replacement process,...
The governments of Canada and British Columbia invest in the Montrose Exchange in Abbotsford
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Erinn Pinkerton, BC Transit President and Chief Executive Officer announced a joint investment of more than $8.4 million to support upgrades to the Montrose Avenue Transit Exchange in the City of Abbotsford. Project funding...
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 Comox Valley Transit System. New Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware was installed on 17 buses in the Comox Valley Transit System, improving reliability for transit customers. With this replacement, riders continue to...
Fall service change in Whistler
BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler are announcing a seasonal service change, effective September 5, 2023. Starting Tuesday, September 5, changes are being made to all routes. This will see increased service on Route 10 Valley Express, as it will operate from 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. The changes are being made to...
Bus detours for Pride Parade in Kamloops
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are excited to support the Kamloops Pride Parade on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Due to the parade, we’re advising customers of detours that will impact a number of routes to and from the Lansdowne Exchange. These detours will be in place between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. For...
Fall school service returns to Prince George
BC Transit and the City of Prince George are announcing a seasonal service change, effective September 5, 2023. To reflect an increase in demand, school trips on Route 15 UNBC/Downtown and 55 Victoria will resume. These trips are denoted by the “U” and “F” trip notes in the Rider’s Guide. School trips for students in...
BC Transit launches Umo in Victoria Regional Transit System
BC Transit celebrates the arrival of its new electronic fare system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”), with the organization’s first transit system-wide Umo implementation in the Victoria Regional Transit System. Umo introduces contactless payment methods and new fare products that will improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best options for their lifestyle and...
Fall service change in Kamloops
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are announcing a seasonal service change, effective September 5, 2023. This service change will see the return of the School Tripper service for students heading back to class. Full service will resume for TRU and K – 12 students as well. There will be minor changes made to...
Montrose Exchange on the move for fall service change in Central Fraser Valley
BC Transit, the City of Abbotsford and the City of Mission are advising transit users of an upcoming service change, effective September 5, 2023. Route 5 Clearbrook/Bourquin via Hospital, which goes past Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, will no longer extend to Montrose on weekends; passengers wishing to travel to Montrose Exchange from Bourquin...
Fall service change on the Sunshine Coast
BC Transit and the Sunshine Coast Regional District are advising transit customers of a seasonal service change, effective September 5, 2023. As part of the Fall service change, all schedules on the Sunshine Coast Transit System will be adjusted to better meet the needs of our customers. For the latest schedule, please check the Rider’s...