Province announces changes to BC Transit Board of Directors
Today, the Province of BC announced the appointment of Central Saanich Mayor Ryan Windsor to the BC Transit Board of Directors. He will replace Sooke Mayor Maja Tait, who has chosen to step down from her role on the Board. The appointment of Mayor Windsor, along with the rescindment of Mayor Tait, was made by...
Seasonal service change in Kamloops
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are announcing a seasonal service change for the local transit system, effective July 2, 2023. In an effort to match service with demand and to provide reliable transportation service in Kamloops, BC Transit will reduce weekday schedules to K – 12 schools as well as Thompson Rivers University....
Summer service change in the Regional District of Nanaimo
BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are informing transit customers of a seasonal service change, effective July 2, 2023. To coincide with the end of the school year, ‘S’ trips will be removed from the following routes across the transit system: All service on route 92 Hammond Bay will be discontinued for the...
Summer service change in Prince George
BC Transit and the City of Prince George are announcing a seasonal service change, effective July 2, 2023. School special routes will be suspended for the summer. This includes: School trips on these routes will resume when classes return in September. For more information on trip planning, schedules or to sign up for customer alerts,...
Summer transit service change in Comox Valley
BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) are announcing that the annual summer service change, which coincides with the end of the school year, comes into effect on July 3, 2023. As indicated in the Rider’s Guide, select school trips will be removed from the following routes: BC Transit and its partners work...
Summer service change in Quesnel
BC Transit and the City of Quesnel is advising customers of a service change, effective July 3, 2023. In an effort to make transit in the region more reliable and ensure that the bus arrives on schedule, service levels on three routes will be reduced. This reduction will allow for more running time on the...
Summer service change for the Victoria Regional Transit System
BC Transit is advising customers of a seasonal service change for the Victoria Regional Transit System, effective July 3, 2023. These changes will impact several routes, with minor changes being made to the following routes: Other changes will impact the buses that serve the Swartz Bay ferry terminal: There will be improved midday service on...
Temporary bus stop closures in Kitimat
BC Transit and the District of Kitimat are advising customers of a temporary service change, effective June 19, 2023. Due to construction on Quatsino Boulevard, three bus stops will be closed between Blueberry Avenue and Lahakas Boulevard South on Monday June 19 and Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Route 3 Kildala and Route 99 Special will...
Summer service change for transit in Powell River
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the qathet Regional District are advising customers of the seasonal changes set to take place on July 3, 2023. With the school year wrapping up, school trips will be removed from several routes for the season. These routes will return in time for the fall semester. You...
Update on Victoria Regional Transit Commission
By Minister’s Letter, the Province of BC has announced a new Chair for the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) to replace Sooke Mayor Maja Tait, who has chosen to step down from her role as Commission Chair. Central Saanich Mayor Ryan Windsor has been appointed as the new VRTC Chair, with Mayor Tait remaining with...