Get a free ride to the polls on board BC Transit
Prince Rupert – The City of Prince Rupert and BC Transit are pleased to offer free service on Saturday, October 20, making it easier for voters to get to the polls on municipal election day. The free fare will apply on all routes, except 60 Port Edward and 99 Special. For more information about transit...
Hop on board and get to the polls for free on election day
Terrace – The Regional District of Kitimat Stikine, the City of Terrace and BC Transit are pleased to offer free service on Saturday, October 20, making it easier for voters to cast their ballots during this municipal election. The free fare will apply on all local Terrace routes and handyDART. All Skeena Regional Transit System...
Hop on board the bus on election day and get to the polls for free
Kitimat – The District of Kitimat and BC Transit are making it easier for voters to get to the polls on election day by offering free fare on routes 1 Whitesail, 2 Nechako and 3 Kildala on Saturday, October 20. Free election day service will also be valid on handyDART. In addition, the Regional District...
Thanksgiving is this Monday, October 8
Bus service levels will vary in each BC Transit community for Thanksgiving on Monday, October 8. If you are not sure what the service levels are in your transit system, please call your local customer service (see Contact tab at top right of this page) or check the Holiday Service page (see Schedules and Maps...
BC Transit introduces two new routes and service expansion in Victoria
Victoria – This fall, transit users in Greater Victoria will benefit from the addition of 10,000 new service hours and four new buses to the Victoria Regional Transit System, making it possible to introduce two new routes—one to improve transit options for post-secondary students, and the other to provide better, more frequent connections to the...
Coming soon: Seasonal service changes on Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island – Bus riders on Salt Spring Island should expect fall transit service levels to take effect starting Monday, October 1. Seasonal service changes include suspending route 9 Ruckle Park until next summer, and service reduction on route 2 Fulford Harbour. These are regular seasonal changes that address the usual end-of-summer drop in...
Fall service levels returning to Prince George
Prince George – Effective Tuesday, September 4, regular fall service levels will be reinstated in the Prince George Transit System to meet higher service demand when schools and post-secondary institutions are in session. Fall changes include increased service to UNBC, and reinstated trips on routes 12 Parkridge, 15 Downtown/UNBC, 17 UNBC, 18 Spruceland, 55 Victoria,...
NextRide real-time bus location technology is unveiled in the Regional District of Nanaimo
NANAIMO – Transit users in the Regional District of Nanaimo are now able to plan their trips more efficiently and see where their bus is along its route, all from their smart phone or desktop. This morning, an event was held to celebrate the launch of NextRide, BC Transit’s real-time bus location technology. B.C.’s Minister...
NextRide real-time bus location technology rolls out in the Kamloops Transit System
Kamloops – Transit riders in the City of Kamloops are now able to plan their trips more efficiently and see where their bus is along its route, all from their smart phone or desktop. This afternoon, members of the public and local dignitaries gathered at the Lansdowne Transit Exchange to join MLA Bob D’Eith and...
Transit service changes coming to Dawson Creek this summer
Dawson Creek – In response to customer feedback, effective July 3, transit users in Dawson Creek will benefit from routing and scheduling changes on all bus routes. Highlights include the addition of new weekday trips between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on routes 1 Northside (two new trips) and 2 Southside (one new trip), and...