New transit routes coming to Squamish this fall
Squamish – Starting Tuesday, September 4, bus riders in Squamish will benefit from the introduction of two new transit routes, which will improve service to Garibaldi Village and Quest University. “We are committed to making BC Transit service more convenient and accessible, including adding new routes where possible,” said Parliamentary Secretary Bowinn Ma on behalf...
Service changes will soon hit the road in Kelowna
Kelowna – Starting Sunday, September 2, bus riders in the Kelowna Regional Transit System can expect improved frequency and modified routing on several routes to enhance reliability and ensure better connections. Key changes involve routes serving Glenmore, and include the introduction of two new routes, 18 Glenmore/Downtown and 19 Glenmore/Orchard Park, which will replace the...
BC Transit taking another step in battery electric bus testing
VICTORIA – BC Transit is taking another step in its process of evaluating battery electric bus technology by testing a zero-emission New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE(tm) heavy duty transit bus over the next two weeks. The test will provide a better understanding of the capabilities, range, and operational processes and requirements of another electric bus type....
Transit service expansion rolling into the Comox Valley
Comox Valley – Effective Friday, August 31, transit riders in the Comox Valley will benefit from increased service levels, improved connections, and route restructuring that will enhance service to high density areas and connect people to key destinations throughout the region. This system restructuring is possible thanks to the addition of 4,000 new service hours...
New transit route coming to Kamloops this fall
Kamloops – Starting Sunday, September 2, transit users in Kamloops will benefit from additional trips on several routes, and from the introduction of a brand-new route connecting Lansdowne Exchange with Sun Rivers. This service expansion is possible thanks to the addition of 7,200 new service hours, and to the partnership between the Province of British...
Service changes coming to routes serving Osoyoos
Osoyoos – This fall, bus riders travelling from Osoyoos to Penticton or Kelowna will be able to reach their destination earlier on weekday mornings. Starting Tuesday, September 4, the first weekday morning trip on routes 40 Osoyoos/Penticton and 60 Kelowna/Osoyoos via Penticton will leave Osoyoos at 7:15 a.m., instead of the current 7:30 a.m. departure....
Free fare for Clean Air Day
Prince George – Wednesday, June 6, is Clean Air Day, and the City of Prince George and BC Transit are offering free fare all day long to help everyone to make an environmentally-friendly transportation choice. The Government of Canada proclaimed Clean Air Day in 1999 as part of Canadian Environment Week (the first week of...
Addition of service hours will improve summer transit in Kamloops
Kamloops – Starting Sunday, June 24, transit users in Kamloops will find it easier to get around in the summer thanks to the addition of close to 1,500 new service hours dedicated exclusively to this seasonal service. “We are always happy to work closely with BC Transit to be able to offer improved ridership based...
Summer service changes coming into effect in Prince George
Prince George – Effective July 2, transit users in Prince George should expect seasonal service changes to reflect the lower demand for transit service when schools are not in session. These summer changes take place every year and include the cancellation of routes 12 Parkridge, 96 Kelly via N. Nechako and 97 Kelly. Regular service...
New summer bus route coming to Kelowna
Kelowna – Starting this summer, transit riders in the Kelowna Regional Transit System will be able to hop on a brand-new seasonal bus route. The new route, 31 Gellatly, will run on weekends and holidays between July 1 and September 1, connecting Westbank Centre Exchange, Gellatly Bay Waterfront, the West Kelowna Yacht Club, Gellatly Nut...