Notice of change of operator for Mount Waddington transit services
Mt. Waddington – The Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) and BC Transit have received notice that the current operating company for the Mount Waddington Transit System has decided to not renew its contract and, as such, will no longer be the service provider in the area after March 31, 2019. The RDMW and BC...
Victoria Day - Holiday Schedules
GLOBAL – Bus service levels will vary in each BC Transit community for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 21. If you are not sure what your local service levels are, please call your local customer service (see Contact tab at top right of this page) or check the Holiday Service page (see Schedules...
Catch a free ride to Victoria Day celebrations in Cumberland
Comox Valley – On Monday, May 21, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit will offer free fare on route 2 Cumberland, making it easier and more convenient to get to Victoria Day festivities. Route 2 Cumberland will run on a special holiday schedule to better connect customers to all Victoria Day activities...
Service changes on the Sunshine Coast will connect better with BC Ferries
Sunshine Coast – Starting Thursday, May 17, transit users on the Sunshine Coast will find it easier to get to the Langdale Ferry Terminal thanks to schedule adjustments that will align better with the latest BC Ferries seasonal schedule. Transit schedule changes will mainly affect routes 1 Langdale Ferry/Sechelt and 90 Langdale Ferry/Sechelt Express, providing...
Online Trip Planner comes to Cranbrook
Cranbrook – Transit customers in the Cranbrook Transit System can look forward to greater convenience in their traveling. The Transit Trip Planner is now live on their transit system website: bctransit.com/cranbrook. “With the tap of a finger, passengers in Cranbrook can now instantly access free transit planning information,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and...
Seasonal service changes coming to Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island – Starting Saturday, May 5, bus riders on Salt Spring Island will benefit from seasonal service expansions to several transit routes. These seasonal changes include the addition of 11 new Saturday trips on route 2 Fulford Harbour, as well a new trip each on routes 3 Vesuvius and 4 Long Harbour. Additional...
Announcement from BC Transit Board of Directors Chair Catherine Holt
Victoria – BC Transit announced that Manuel Achadinha, President and Chief Executive Officer, has left the organization effective today, Wednesday April 25, 2018. The board is grateful to Mr. Achadinha for his service, and recognizes the significant contributions he has made to modernizing and expanding BC Transit over the 10 years he has spent in...
South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System operating service provider update
Corporate – BC Transit has awarded the contract to operate conventional and custom transit services in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System (with the exception of Princeton) to Penticton Transit Services LTD. (Berry & Smith), effective July 1, 2018. Penticton Transit Services LTD (Berry & Smith) already operates the Penticton conventional system and the Okanagan-Similkameen routes....
Celebrate Earth Day with BC Transit
Corporate – On Sunday, April 22, people around the world will celebrate Earth Day, and BC Transit encourages everyone to join in the celebration by leaving their cars at home and taking the bus to their destinations. On Earth Day, more than one billion people in 192 countries celebrate the birth of the modern environmental...
Hop on the Earth Day shuttle and enjoy the celebrations at Roberts Creek
Sunshine Coast – On Sunday, April 22, the Sunshine Coast Regional District and BC Transit will offer special shuttle service to the 29th annual Roberts Creek Earth Day Festival, making it easy and convenient for everyone to get to the event. The Roberts Creek Earth Day Festival will begin at noon and end at 5...