Transit Future Bus Rolls into the Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY – The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit are inviting the public to get on board with the region’s 25-year Transit Future Plan. From June 25 to July 2, 2013 BC Transit is bringing the ‘Transit Future Bus’ to various locations throughout the CVRD to connect with community members about area-specific...
New Year and New Transit Fares
PRINCE GEORGE – Effective January 2, 2014 there will be a new fare structure in the Prince George Transit System with minor increases to support public transportation services. It’s been four years since fares were last adjusted. Cash fares are going up by $.25. Adults will pay $2.50, while the fare for seniors and students...
Free Transit Shuttle
POWELL RIVER – Free transit shuttle services will be available as BC Ferries repairs the Powell River Ferry Terminal. The terminal will be closed for upgrades from January 12 to March 9, 2014. The free transit service is available between Westview and Saltery Bay and on Texada Island between Shelter Point and the Texada Boat...
Transit Future Bus Rolls into North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO), District of Coldstream and City of Vernon along with BC Transit are inviting the public to get on board with the region’s 25-year Transit Future Plan. From October 25 to 31, 2012 BC Transit is bringing the ‘Transit Future Bus’ to various locations throughout the...
More Transit Service in the Sunshine Coast
SUNSHINE COAST – BC Transit and the Sunshine Coast Regional District are pleased to announce increased frequency for route #1 Langdale-Sechelt on weekday afternoons, effective September 4, 2012. To better serve the Sunshine Coast, BC Transit is also making a number of seasonal schedule adjustments to meet changing BC Ferries times, effective September 4, 2012...
Service Change
Prince George – Effective May 22 to September 4, 2012 several daily transit trips to and from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) will be cancelled. Spring and summer cancellations include: Route #15 morning runs to the University at 7:51 am, 8:21 am and 8:51 am and from Downtown Prince George at 8:19 am...
Yield to Buses - It's the Law
MERRITT – The City of Merritt and BC Transit would like to remind motorists, yielding to buses is not just a common courtesy – it’s the law. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, section 169.1, drivers must yield to BC Transit and other vehicles that fall under the British Columbia Transit Act, when the transit operator...
BC Transit Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween can be an exciting time for children who are distracted by candy and costumes, and may not be focused on basic safety rules. Tips for everyone: Tips for drivers: Media Contact: Meribeth Burton Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit d: 250.995.5720 meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
Holiday Transit Schedule
KAMLOOPS – BC Transit and the City of Kamloops wish our riders the very best of the holiday season. There will be no Christmas Day or New Year’s Day service. Transit customers who want to ring in the New Year and get home safely can take advantage of longer service hours on December 31, 2012....
Transit on Christmas Day and New Year's Day
SQUAMISH – Take transit and travel safely over the holidays. BC Transit and the District of Squamish are pleased to introduce statutory holiday service. Buses will be operating at Sunday service levels on December 25 and 26, 2013 and January 1, 2014. The added service hours will make it easier than ever to connect with...