Nanaimo Introduces Transit Network and Service Changes
NANAIMO– The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and BC Transit are pleased to introduce a new and expanded Frequent Transit Network starting September 6, 2015. The new Route 40 VIU Express Frequent Transit Network will provide direct service connecting downtown, Vancouver Island University, Country Club, Nanaimo North Town Centre and Woodgrove. This new high-frequency route...
Online Transit Trip Planner Launched CNG Anniversary
NANAIMO – Taking the bus in the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) just got easier for anyone with access to a computer, tablet or smart phone thanks to the expansion of an online transit trip-planning tool. The Transit Trip Planner, on either Google or Bing maps, is a public transportation planning tool that combines the...
Santa Bus Returns and Free Trasnsit on New Year's Eve
NANAIMO – The Regional District of Nanaimo and BC Transit are getting into the holiday spirit with the return of the Santa Bus and FREE evening service on New Year’s Eve. The Santa Bus will be in service on December 12 and 13, 2014. Donate a non-perishable food item or cash and all proceeds go...
A New Route and More Service Hours
NANAIMO – The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and BC Transit are pleased to announce a total of nearly 9,000 annual service hours are being added to the conventional and handyDART systems this year. Effective March 3, 2013, the RDN will expand conventional service by 5,000 annual hours. With the added service hours comes a...
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...