?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>West Kootenay
New trips added to Kootenay Connector transit route
West Kootenay – Bus riders in the West Kootenay Regional Transit System will soon be able to choose new weekday trips between Nelson and Selkirk College in Castlegar. Effective Tuesday, August 7, route 99 Kootenay Connector will add two new trips to its weekday schedule, connecting Nelson and Selkirk College. These trips will operate year-round,...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Whistler
NextRide real-time bus location technology rolls out in the Whistler Transit System
Whistler – Transit riders in the Resort Municipality of Whistler 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, members of the public gathered at Gondola Transit Exchange to watch as Whistler Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden and Resort...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
BC Transit congratulates the new Million Miler award recipients in Victoria
VICTORIA – On Saturday, May 5, the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Catherine Holt, BC Transit Board of Directors Chair, and Erinn Pinkerton, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Transit, recognized the achievements of BC Transit employees who have shown a commitment to safety. “Marking 20-years of accident-free driving is...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Prince George
New buses arriving in Prince George
Prince George – Three new BC Transit Vicinity buses are coming to Prince George. “Our government is committed to investing in transit – it makes services accessible and life more affordable for British Columbians,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “We anticipate the inclusion of CCTV cameras on these buses will improve the...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Bulkley-Nechako
New buses to provide more seating for Highway 16 routes
BURNS LAKE – The arrival of three new BC Transit buses will mean an increase to seating capacity on BC Transit’s Highway 16 routes connecting communities between Smithers and Prince George. The ridership on these routes has been positive and the new 2017 International ElDorado 320 AeroElite buses will increase current seating capacity from 20...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Squamish, Victoria, Whistler
BC Transit implementing NextRide real-time bus location technology
Corporate – BC Transit is implementing real-time bus location technology in select communities across the province. NextRide uses Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) to provide customers with real-time data on the location of their bus and its predicted arrival time at a stop. With the introduction of this technology comes a responsive website, enabling passengers to...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Mount Waddington
Notice of change of operator for Mount Waddington transit services
Mt. Waddington – The Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) and BC Transit have received notice that the current operating company for the Mount Waddington Transit System has decided to not renew its contract and, as such, will no longer be the service provider in the area after March 31, 2019. The RDMW and BC...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Global
Victoria Day - Holiday Schedules
GLOBAL – Bus service levels will vary in each BC Transit community for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 21. If you are not sure what your local service levels are, please call your local customer service (see Contact tab at top right of this page) or check the Holiday Service page (see Schedules...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley
Catch a free ride to Victoria Day celebrations in Cumberland
Comox Valley – On Monday, May 21, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit will offer free fare on route 2 Cumberland, making it easier and more convenient to get to Victoria Day festivities. Route 2 Cumberland will run on a special holiday schedule to better connect customers to all Victoria Day activities...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Sunshine Coast
Service changes on the Sunshine Coast will connect better with BC Ferries
Sunshine Coast – Starting Thursday, May 17, transit users on the Sunshine Coast will find it easier to get to the Langdale Ferry Terminal thanks to schedule adjustments that will align better with the latest BC Ferries seasonal schedule. Transit schedule changes will mainly affect routes 1 Langdale Ferry/Sechelt and 90 Langdale Ferry/Sechelt Express, providing...