Bus security camera installation begins in Chilliwack
Chilliwack – Phased installation is now underway of closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras on 10 BC Transit buses in Chilliwack. All medium- and heavy-duty buses acquired after 2005 will have the cameras installed, and new buses, 27 feet and longer, will be delivered with the cameras already factory-installed. A one-year evaluation (proof-of-concept) program was completed in...
Service to be Restored on Nov 24 - Transit Free Through Month End Update Nov 23 - 5 p.m.
Kelowna -BC Transit and its local government partners are pleased to announce that service on Kelowna Regional Transit will resume November 24, 2016 following an agreement between BC Transit’s service contractor First Canada and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1722. “It is always good news when two parties are able to come together in...
Kelowna Regional Transit System expected to resume service Update Nov 22 - 7:30 PM
Kelowna – BC Transit and its local government partners are pleased to announce that full transit service is expected to resume shortly after a tentative agreement was reached this evening between BC Transit’s service contractor First Canada and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1722. The ATU is expected to present the terms of the...
2 for 1 Tuesday Comes to the West Kootenays
West Kootenay – Every Tuesday in December will be a 2 for 1 Tuesday in the West Kootenays. On these days, all passengers who bring a travel buddy on board will pay only one fare. All fare products will be accepted, including cash and monthly passes, for the 2 for 1 program. BC Transit is...
Kelowna Regional Transit System Service Disruption - Update Nov 21 - 9 am
Kelowna – BC Transit would like to notify its valued customers in the Kelowna Regional Transit System that the on-going work stoppage by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) – Local 1722 is expected to continue until further notice. BC Transit recognizes the frustration felt by transit users, and that the work stoppage is difficult for...
Transit Engagement Comes to Kamloops
Kamloops – Join us in building a better Transit Future for Kamloops! BC Transit, in partnership with the City of Kamloops, is hosting a public engagement process that will include both online and in-person opportunities to participate. The City of Kamloops recently approved up to 3,000 expansion hours, funded by provincial and city contributions, for...
Fort St. John Remembers: Free Rides on November 11
Fort St. John – The City of Fort St. John and BC Transit are offering free rides to commemorate Remembrance Day. Free service will be provided for all customers on Route 1: Northside and Route 2: Southside on November 11, 2016. handyDART will also be offered for free for registered customers from 8 a.m. to...
Free Rides in Commemoration of Remembrance Day
Cowichan Valley – The Cowichan Valley Regional District and BC Transit are offering free rides to commemorate Remembrance Day. For veterans and Canadian Forces members, free service will be offered on all regular transit and handyDART services until November 11, 2016 with presentation of identification. Free service will be provided for all customers on November...
Get active with your monthly bus pass in the Cowichan Valley
Cowichan Valley – At BC Transit, we understand how important it is to live and work in healthy communities. As such, we have partnered with the Cowichan Valley Regional District to make your monthly pass go farther. The Cowichan Valley Regional District, the Municipality of North Cowichan and the Town of Ladysmith are partnering on...
Transit Engagement Comes to Clearwater
Clearwater – Join us in building a better Transit Future for Clearwater! BC Transit is hosting a public engagement process that will include both online and in-person opportunities to participate. This is your chance to provide input on potential transit improvements and adjustments in your community. The consultation is seeking feedback on options developed for...