Ride the bus on election day and get to the polls for free
Chilliwack – The City of Chilliwack and BC Transit are making it easier for voters to get to the polls on municipal election day by offering free service on Saturday, October 20. The free fare will be valid on all local Chilliwack routes and handyDART. Regular fares will apply on routes 11 Agassiz-Harrison, 22 Hope...
Free bus rides help you ring in the New Year safely
Victoria – Once again this year, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are pleased to help people enjoy New Year’s celebrations safely, with free bus service on New Year’s Eve. The free rides will be in effect from 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 31, until the close of service. Through the Christmas and New...
Automatic bus stop announcements and displays a step forward in plan to enhance technology within the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – Transit riders within the Victoria Regional Transit System may start to notice improvements to how vehicle location information is being announced along their route. Buses in the Victoria fleet are currently being equipped with on-board enhancements that will allow customers to see and hear upcoming bus stop information upon approach. This will replace...
Ring in the New Year safely with free transit!
Prince Rupert – To help everyone enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities safely, the City of Prince Rupert, the District of Port Edward and BC Transit will be offering free extra evening service on Monday, December 31, in addition to the regular Monday schedule. The free service will start at 6:45 p.m. on routes 52 Summit...
Free evening service in Prince George on New Year’s Eve
Prince George – To help everyone enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities safely, the City of Prince George and BC Transit will be offering free evening service on Monday, December 31. The free service will apply from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. to help celebrators get home safely. Transit riders should also be aware that the...
Enjoy New Year’s Eve in Penticton safely with BC Transit
Penticton – Ringing in the New Year will be safer and worry-free again this year, as the City of Penticton and BC Transit will make it easier for people in Penticton to get to and from New Year’s Eve festivities by offering its free New Year’s Eve Party Loop shuttle. In addition to the free...
Increased service hours coming to Nanaimo
Nanaimo — Catch a ride on the bus and explore the Nanaimo region as they ring in the new year with a service expansion for route 40 VIU EXPRESS starting on January 6, 2019. BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are pleased to announce the addition of 5,000 service hours and two new...
BC Transit announces holiday schedule in Nelson and area
Nelson – Bus service in the Nelson area will operate on a modified schedule over the Christmas/New Year’s season. This advisory covers service between Monday, December 24, and Wednesday, January 2: December 24 Regular service December 25 & 26 No service December 27 – 31 Regular service January 1 No service January 2 Regular service...
Ring in the New Year – and ride for free!
Castlegar – To help everyone enjoy their New Year’s festivities safely, the Regional District of Central Kootenay, BC Transit and their local partners will be offering evening service in the Castlegar area on Monday, December 31, free of charge, in additional to its regularly scheduled service. This special free evening service will apply to routes...
BC Transit announces holiday schedule in Trail
Trail – Transit service in Trail will operate on a modified schedule over the Holiday season – between Monday December 24 and Wednesday, January 2: December 24 Regular and Ski Bus service December 25 No service December 26 No service (except Ski Bus) December 27-28 Regular weekday service and Ski Bus December 29 Regular Saturday...