Spring Service Begins in Whistler
WHISTLER – Transit customers will have a great way to spring into the season, rides in the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) will cost only $1 on April 2, 2013. The one-day fare reduction is a small token of thanks to loyal customers who helped ensure another strong season of public transportation in the RMOW....
New Flyer Midi Bus Trial to Begin in Kelowna
KELOWNA – BC Transit and New Flyer Industries Canada ULC are teaming up to test a new medium-duty bus in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. The 35-foot New Flyer MiDi demonstration bus will be in revenue service until April 13, 2014. Customers can expect to see the bus on Routes #15 Crawford, #16 Kettle Valley...
More Hours and a New Bus in Campbell River
CAMPBELL RIVER – BC Transit ridership is growing in Campbell River and to better meet the needs of its customers, more transit service hours and an extra 30 foot bus will be added to the fleet. In BC Transit’s Annual Report, Campbell River was a top performer with a 9% increase in ridership. Nearly 609,000...
Phase Two of Transit Future Planning
PRINCE GEORGE – The Transit Future Bus is returning to Prince George after a record turnout last year. Phase two of the City of Prince George and BC Transit 25-year Transit Future Plan, includes six open houses over three days. During phase one of the Transit Future Plan last July, approximately 1600 Prince George residents...
Free Transit on New Year's Eve
KITIMAT – BC Transit and the District of Kitimat are getting into the holiday spirit with FREE RIDES on New Year’s Eve. BC Transit encourages everyone to make the safe and smart choice to ride transit on New Year’s Eve. Take advantage of free rides on December 31 from 7 pm to 5 am. The...
Free Rides on New Year's Eve
PRINCE RUPERT – The City of Prince Rupert and BC Transit are getting into the holiday season with extended hours on several nights leading up to Christmas and FREE TRANSIT on New Year’s Eve. It will be Friday night every night with Shopper’s Specials on December 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 24, 2012....
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
NANAIMO – Tomorrow is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are celebrating on March 18, 2014 by saluting some of the extraordinary men and women who go the extra mile (kilometer) to safely provide exceptional customer service. RDN Transit is very fortunate to have 114 Transit operators on staff,...
Nanaimo's CNG Fleet Arrives
NANAIMO – BC Transit’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses are arriving in the Regional District of Nanaimo. A total of 25 CNG buses will be introduced into service over the spring months as they clear inspection and commissioning. “I congratulate the Regional District of Nanaimo for demonstrating leadership and seizing this opportunity to use...
Free Transit for Holiday Shoppers
QUESNEL – BC Transit, the City of Quesnel and the Cariboo Regional District are getting into the holiday spirit with a seasonal Lights Tour on Friday, December 13, 2013. Transit customers are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items as a donation for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Lights Tour buses will leave South Quesnel (Walmart...
Summer Service Changes
SALT SPRING ISLAND – Summer is coming soon and Salt Spring Island and BC Transit are increasing transit service hours to match growing demand. Beginning Wednesday, June 26, 2013 service levels in the Salt Spring Island Transit System are being boosted. The summer service will see frequency improvements on all routes and especially on the...