Get home safely on New Year’s Eve with BC Transit
Kamloops – Everyone in Kamloops can be sure to ring in the New Year safely, as the City of Kamloops and BC Transit will offer extended evening service, with the last trip of the night leaving after midnight on most routes. To view the full extended evening schedule, click here. Regular fares will apply. Transit...
Island Health Honours Victoria Transit Operator
A cup of coffee and the freedom to go places on public transit. Many of us just take these basic necessities for granted. But for those living with mental illness, ordering a cup of coffee or riding the bus can be intimidating and even stressful. So when Island Health’s Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Advisory...
Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next scheduled public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon (PST) Location: BC Transit (Boardroom), 520 Gorge Road East, Victoria For more information on the VRTC, or to view the agenda online, visit https://www.bctransit.com/about/funding-and-governance/victoria-regional-transit-commission/meetings/dec-18-2018 Media contact: Jonathon Dyck BC...
UBCO Route takes Christmas Break
Vernon – Over the Christmas and New Year’s period, there will be reduced service on Route 90 UBCO Connector. This is due to the drop in demand during this time of year. The reduced service will apply between Wednesday, December 19, 2018, and Tuesday, January 1, 2019. During this period, Route 90 will run four...
Free evening service on New Year’s Eve in Abbotsford, Mission
Central Fraser Valley – To help everyone enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities safely, on Monday, December 31, the City of Abbotsford, the District of Mission and BC Transit are pleased to offer extended evening service on several routes, free of charge. The free New Year’s Eve service will be in effect between 6:00 p.m. and...
Get on board for Mount Waddington’s annual Tour of Lights
Mount Waddington – Once again, the Port Hardy Seniors’ Christmas Lights Tour will return this holiday season on Tuesday, December 11. Join us at 5:45 p.m. at the Port Hardy Visitor Center (7250 Market Street) for a reception and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies before embarking on a free and fabulous Christmas lights tour. Tour...
Ring in the New Year and ride for free!
Kitimat – To help everyone enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities safely, the District of Kitimat and BC Transit will be offering free evening service on Monday, December 31. The free service will apply from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. to help New Year’s celebrators get home safely. Throughout the Christmas/New Year’s period, Kitimat Transit will...
Get on board for Creston’s annual Tour of Lights
Creston – This December, the Town of Creston, the Regional District of Central Kootenay and BC Transit are once again offering the traditional Tour of Lights, from Monday, December 17 to Friday, December 21. Hop on the Tour of Lights bus at the Creston and District Community Complex at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. and,...
Transit Rider Appreciation Day
Transit riders in the Comox Valley are invited to enjoy some festive refreshments and enter to win great prizes on Friday, December 14 at a Comox Valley Transit Rider Appreciation Day event. From 7:15 am to 9:45 am transit riders will be greeted at the downtown Courtenay Transit Exchange on the corner of 4th Street...
Modified transit service in Cowichan Valley through the holiday season
Cowichan Valley – Bus service in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System will operate on a modified schedule over the Christmas/New Year’s Day period. Local transit routes Duncan Commuter (route 66) and Shawnigan Lake Commuter (route 99) Route 44 Victoria/Duncan handyDART * Service hours may be reduced. Contact your handyDART service provider for details at...