Introducing Derek Kotowski: Transit Superstar and Rodi De Vuono Outstanding Service Award winner
Every year, BC Transit recognizes excellence and celebrates the Transit SuperStars making a positive difference in our regional transit systems across the province. Each winner meets one or more of BC Transit’s five core values: community, customer service, innovation, teamwork and trust & respect. Each week, one of our latest winners is being profiled on...
Catch a free ride to the Chilliwack Fair on August 7 and 8
CHILLIWACK – Hop onboard to stirrup some fun at the Chilliwack Fair with free transit on August 7 and 8, 2021. The City of Chilliwack and BC Transit are pleased to offer free shuttles to the Chilliwack Fair on August 7 and 8, making it easier for everyone to skip the parking and get to...
Extreme heat warning across province for BC Transit customers
BC Transit reminds customers Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for many communities in British Columbia, with extreme heat temperatures expected through the long weekend. Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors. It’s important to watch...
Face coverings mandatory in systems connected to Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – In alignment with the Provincial Health Officer announcement, BC Transit is reinstituting the mandatory use of face coverings for customers on all BC Transit buses connected to the Central Okanagan, effective Thursday, July 29, for the health and safety of the region. This policy change impacts all routes and service in the Kelowna...
A Bus-tastic send off for Victoria diver at Tokyo Olympics
Competing on the world’s biggest stage as one of the best is a dream for many athletes, and Celina Toth will be fulfilling it when she steps to the edge of the 10 metre platform in Tokyo in early August. One of the people who will be proudly and nervously following her every move is...
New Environmentally-Friendly Buses Hit The Road In Victoria
VICTORIA – New heavy-duty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses are now operating in the Victoria Regional Transit System. Starting today, ten heavy-duty CNG buses will be gradually put into service over a two-week period. These ten buses are in addition to 35 heavy-duty CNG buses and 25 medium-duty CNG buses added to fleet in 2020....
Final Phase of Victoria handyDART Engagement
VICTORIA – The final phase of community engagement on the new Victoria handyDART Centre in View Royal starts today with opportunities to provide feedback until July 23. BC Transit is inviting the community to see the outcomes of the public engagement phases that have helped shape the project to this point and provide their feedback....
BC Transit and operating companies respond to wildfires and extreme heat
In recent weeks, extreme heat across most of the province has had significant and sometimes tragic consequences, including a growing number of destructive wildfires. BC Transit and our operating partners have supported many of the people and communities we serve with safe emergency transportation when needed. “Conditions can change quickly and we are in constant...
Help shape the future of transit services in Victoria - Beecher Bay/Spirit Bay
VICTORIA – BC Transit is seeking the public’s feedback on upcoming service changes in the Victoria Regional Transit System serving the community of Beecher Bay/Spirit Bay. The feedback shared will help identify transit priorities for the community, which will support transit decision-making and future service improvements in the region. As a part of the upcoming...
Help us Shape the Future of Transit in Victoria
VICTORIA – BC Transit is seeking the public’s feedback on developing the Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan (LATP) to help shape future service improvements in the Victoria Regional Transit System. This engagement will give the public a chance to provide input on the development of the Peninsula LATP. The feedback shared will help identify service...