Learn about upcoming transit improvements and Help shape the future of transit in the South Okanagan-Similkameen
November 17, 2021 Learn about upcoming transit improvements and Help shape the future of transit in the South Okanagan-Similkameen SOUTH OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN- BC Transit, the Regional District of South Okanagan-Similkameen, City of Penticton, Town of Princeton, and the District of Summerland are seeking the public’s feedback on how to improve transit across the South Okanagan-Similkameen region....
Winter season brings additional service to the Whistler Transit System
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) and BC Transit are announcing the start of Early Winter Extra Service effective Saturday, November 20, 2021, to coincide with the scheduled opening of Whistler Blackcomb ski resort on November 25. The Early Winter Extra Service will see the seasonal return of Routes: To improve service reliability as Whistler...
Transportation agencies offer complimentary fares for veterans on Remembrance Day
To commemorate Remembrance Day and to thank retired and active military personnel, BC Transit, BC Ferries and TransLink will be offering free fares for veterans on November 11, 2021. For BC Transit, all scheduled routes and handyDART services in the Victoria Regional Transit System will be free for all riders in uniform, active, retired and...
Free transit service for Remembrance Day in the Fort St. John Transit System
To commemorate Remembrance Day and to thank retired and active military personnel, the City of Fort St. John and BC Transit will be offering free transit service in the Fort St. John Transit System on November 11, 2021. While recognition of Remembrance Day may be shifting in nature once again due to COVID-19, the City...
Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next scheduled public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (PST) Members of the public and media are able to attend the live WebEx meeting by sending an email request to victoria_commission@bctransit.com. The meeting will also be recorded and posted...
BC Transit supervisor recognized by West Shore RCMP
West Shore RCMP recently presented Transit Supervisor (TS) Jeff Birtwistle with an Officer in Charge Certificate of Appreciation to thank him for his actions in finding a missing child on what was his first day as a TS. “It’s definitely rewarding being recognized on behalf of everyone else at BC Transit that was involved,” said...
Free transit service for Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit are providing free transit service to Veterans and Armed Forces personnel in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System starting on November 4, 2021 in support of Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day. While recognition of Veterans’ Week may be shifting once again due to COVID-19, the CVRD...
Have your say about the future of public transit throughout the Cowichan Valley
BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) want your feedback on public transit service and infrastructure priorities in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System, and your input is greatly appreciated. The engagement starts today and runs until November 25, 2021. The feedback BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District receive will help...
Westshore Transit Plan engagement starts today
BC Transit is working with Westshore municipalities and seeking the public’s feedback on developing an updated Westshore Local Area Transit Plan to help shape future service improvements in the Victoria Regional Transit System. This engagement will give the public a chance to provide input to help identify service and infrastructure priorities for the Westshore communities...
Halloween and pedestrian safety reminder from BC Transit
As Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month nears the end, BC Transit would like to remind everyone to stay safe on October 31 and that buses will be ready to get customers to their destinations safely throughout Halloween night. BC Transit buses are safe places for anyone – including children who may be distracted by the excitement,...