?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Cowichan Valley, Victoria
South island operating services contract award
CORPORATE – BC Transit has awarded the contract to First Canada for operation of transit services on the south island, with the exception of Victoria conventional. First Canada will continue operating the Cowichan Valley conventional system, Cowichan Valley commuter, and Victoria handyDART services. As of April 1, 2021, First Canada will also begin operating the...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Global
BC Transit named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2021
GLOBAL – For being an industry leader in offering an exceptional workplace for its 1,000 employees, BC Transit has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2021. “At BC Transit, we pride ourselves on providing our employees with a diverse, safe and engaging work environment where they can thrive and grow,” said Erinn...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
Have your say on upcoming changes in the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – BC Transit is seeking the public’s feedback on upcoming service changes in the Victoria Regional Transit System. The feedback shared will help identify transit priorities for the community, which will support transit decision-making and future service improvements in Greater Victoria. As a part of an upcoming service change, route 53 Colwood Exchange/Langford Exchange...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
Victoria Regional Transit Commission welcomes Government of Canada transit funding announcement
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) welcomes the sustainable transit funding announcement from the Government of Canada. While we will need to work in collaboration to determine the details, the VRTC can see the positive impact this funding will have on advancing our vision for public transportation in Greater Victoria. The Government of Canada and...
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Organizations in British Columbia collaborate for a safer B.C. to source and distribute one million masks in support of safe, essential travel
Recognizing that we all have a role to play in taking action to protect our communities from the continued impact of COVID-19, particularly with the indefinite extension of public health restrictions, Deloitte Canada is joining forces with leading B.C. organizations including TransLink, OEC Group, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), BC Ferries, BCAA, SCI, and BC Transit,...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
BC Transit and CUPE Local 4500 new agreement ratification
BC Transit and employees represented by CUPE Local 4500 have ratified a new agreement under the B.C. government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate. The agreement focuses on improving business services and ensuring fair and affordable compensation. CUPE Local 4500 represents approximately 20 Transit Supervisors and Transit Communications Coordinators working at BC Transit. The agreement includes: For...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kamloops
Kamloops customer sings praises of handyDART
Linda Bonner has been a resident at Riverbend Seniors Community in Kamloops for nearly five years, but she has been a regular handyDART customer for a lot longer. Simply put, this door-to-door service has changed her life. “I gave up driving a long time ago, and I use a walker to get around,” said Linda...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Powell River
Service provider change coming to paratransit and handyDART
POWELL RIVER – Beginning April 1, 2021, the City of Powell River will be assuming rural paratransit and handyDART operations in the region, creating long-term, reliable transit services for our customers. The existing operating agreements for rural paratransit and handyDART service will expire on March 31. The City of Powell River, as the current operator...
RDN driver uses previous training to help save a life
On Friday, January 22, Terry Keogh was driving the route 30 NRGH in the RDN. As he approached a stop at Fitzwilliam Street and Victoria Crescent, several people were frantically trying to get his attention. After safely parking his bus, Terry got off to find a female on the sidewalk, unconscious and not breathing. “I...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Revelstoke
Public engagement planned for Revelstoke Transit System
REVELSTOKE – BC Transit and the City of Revelstoke are seeking the public’s feedback on ways we can improve transit in the Revelstoke Transit System. BC Transit is seeking input from the public to identify transit priorities. The feedback shared will help develop a Transit Future Service Plan, which will support transit decision-making, service and...