Transit Driver Appreciation Day
NANAIMO – Tomorrow is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are celebrating on March 18, 2014 by saluting some of the extraordinary men and women who go the extra mile (kilometer) to safely provide exceptional customer service. RDN Transit is very fortunate to have 114 Transit operators on staff,...
Nanaimo's CNG Fleet Arrives
NANAIMO – BC Transit’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses are arriving in the Regional District of Nanaimo. A total of 25 CNG buses will be introduced into service over the spring months as they clear inspection and commissioning. “I congratulate the Regional District of Nanaimo for demonstrating leadership and seizing this opportunity to use...
Santa Bus Rides
NANAIMO – BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are bringing the beloved Santa Bus back just in time to hear the Christmas wish lists of our youngest riders. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their elves are making the journey from the North Pole to the Nanimo, Lantzville, Qualicum Beach and Parksville. The Santa...
Free Transit on New Year's Eve
NANAIMO – The Regional District of Nanaimo and BC Transit are getting into the holiday season with FREE evening service on New Year’s Eve. RDN Transit encourages everyone to make the safe and smart choice to ride transit on New Year’s Eve. Take advantage of free rides on a modified service schedule on December 31...
Nova Event 2012
NANAIMO – April 4, 2012 – The future is here! You are invited to ride in the future of BC Transit’s fleet. BC Transit is thrilled to introduce our new Nova bus – it’s beautiful inside and out. The newest member of the BC Transit family is the first production bus in the world with...
Regional District of Nanaimo Transit Service and Fare Changes
NANAIMO, B.C. – The Regional District of Nanaimo Transit system will see a number of fare and service changes take effect in early March. BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are pleased to announce the addition of 5000 hours of service enabling a number of transit service improvements. Effective March 4, 2012, the...
BC Transit Gives Large Learning Tool to VIU
NANAIMO – On May 23, 2012 BC Transit will donate a bus to Vancouver Island University’s Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics program. The 1988 MCI Classic went into service at BC Transit on January 1st, 1989. On May 23rd, 2012 it retires. BC Transit bus #8928 is road worthy but at the end of an extraordinary...
Nanaimo Welcomes BC Transit First Natural Gas Fleet
NANAIMO — The Regional District of Nanaimo will be home to BC Transit’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transit fleet, advancing the quality of public transportation for families and the region. 25 new CNG buses will be in service in the spring of 2014. “The government of B.C. is committed to looking at cleaner energy...
BC Transit Gives a Large Learning Tool to VIU
Real Time technology implementation rolling forward
Corporate – BC Transit is moving forward with implementation of Real Time technology, also known as automatic vehicle location enabled technology, in Kamloops, Comox Valley, Squamish, Whistler, Kelowna, Victoria, and the Regional District of Nanaimo. Strategic Mapping Inc. has been selected as the partner to install and maintain the technology. The new technology includes a...