?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Mount Waddington
Mount Waddington Transit System operating service provider update
Corporate – BC Transit has awarded the contract to operate conventional and custom transit services in the Mount Waddington Transit System to Pacific Western Transportation effective April 1, 2019. Pacific Western Transportation will be assuming responsibility of operations of services in the Mount Waddington Transit System from the North Island Community Services Society. The contract...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Revelstoke
Revelstoke Transit System operating service provider update
Corporate – BC Transit has awarded the contract to operate conventional and custom transit services in the Revelstoke Transit System to Revelstoke Connection Ltd. effective April 1, 2019. Revelstoke Connection Ltd. will be assuming responsibility of operations of services in the Revelstoke Transit System from Lyndon Enterprises. The contract award to Revelstoke Connection Ltd. follows...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Bulkley-Nechako, Hazeltons, Kitimat, Prince George, Smithers, Terrace
Increased use marks Highway 16 plan’s second anniversary
PRINCE GEORGE – Thousands of people are benefiting from safe, reliable and affordable transportation as a result of the Highway 16 Transportation Action Plan. Inter-community BC Transit service along Highway 16 has provided safe travel forapproximately 18,000 passengers since it started two years ago under the plan. With all four new routes fully operational, the...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Pemberton Valley
Your transit – Your say Expansion Survey for Route 99 Pemberton Commuter
Pemberton – BC Transit and the Village of Pemberton are seeking public input through an online survey on expansion of the route 99 Pemberton Commuter service in the Pemberton Valley Transit System. The Village of Pemberton has approved funding to expand one round-trip per day on the route 99 Pemberton Commuter. The goal of this...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Global
BC Transit continues to enhance safety with CCTV cameras
Corporate – In an effort to improve safety on board BC Transit buses, over 600 buses across the province now have closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras. 373 medium-duty and heavy duty buses have had cameras installed as part of a project supported by the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF). The other over 230 buses with...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley
Get a free ride to the polls in the Comox Valley
Comox Valley – The Comox Valley Regional District and BC Transit are making it easier for voters to get to the polls on election day by offering free service on Saturday, October 20. Many voting locations in the Comox Valley are on or near conventional bus routes such as the new route 1 Comox Mall/Anfield...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Chilliwack
Ride the bus on election day and get to the polls for free
Chilliwack – The City of Chilliwack and BC Transit are making it easier for voters to get to the polls on municipal election day by offering free service on Saturday, October 20. The free fare will be valid on all local Chilliwack routes and handyDART. Regular fares will apply on routes 11 Agassiz-Harrison, 22 Hope...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
Free bus rides help you ring in the New Year safely
Victoria – Once again this year, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are pleased to help people enjoy New Year’s celebrations safely, with free bus service on New Year’s Eve. The free rides will be in effect from 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 31, until the close of service. Through the Christmas and New...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
Automatic bus stop announcements and displays a step forward in plan to enhance technology within the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – Transit riders within the Victoria Regional Transit System may start to notice improvements to how vehicle location information is being announced along their route. Buses in the Victoria fleet are currently being equipped with on-board enhancements that will allow customers to see and hear upcoming bus stop information upon approach. This will replace...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Prince Rupert
Ring in the New Year safely with free transit!
Prince Rupert – To help everyone enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities safely, the City of Prince Rupert, the District of Port Edward and BC Transit will be offering free extra evening service on Monday, December 31, in addition to the regular Monday schedule. The free service will start at 6:45 p.m. on routes 52 Summit...