Make the Yuletide bright for others: ride the bus!
Prince George – Christmas time is the time for giving and you can help make the holidays brighter for others with the return of Food for Fare, offered by the City of Prince George and BC Transit. From Wednesday, December 12 through Friday, December 14, community members may ride the bus for free when making...
Highway 16 Transit Plan Earns High Accolades
Corporate – The project to implement transit services along a remote stretch of Highway 16 in British Columbia is receiving high honours from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) and the Premier of British Columbia. CUTA acknowledged the project with a 2018 Award for Safety and Security at its annual conference this week. The award...
Get to the polls for free on board BC Transit
Prince George – The City of Prince George and BC Transit are making it easier for voters to cast their ballots on municipal election day by offering free service on Saturday, October 20. The free fare will apply on all routes and handyDART. For more information about transit in Prince George, please visit bctransit.com/prince-george. Media...
Fall service levels returning to Prince George
Prince George – Effective Tuesday, September 4, regular fall service levels will be reinstated in the Prince George Transit System to meet higher service demand when schools and post-secondary institutions are in session. Fall changes include increased service to UNBC, and reinstated trips on routes 12 Parkridge, 15 Downtown/UNBC, 17 UNBC, 18 Spruceland, 55 Victoria,...
New buses arrive in BC Transit communities
Corporate – New buses have started to arrive in communities across the Province. Two different models will be delivered – the ARBOC Spirit of Mobility buses will replace buses in the current fleet, while the 30 and 35-foot Vicinity buses will expand the fleet size in select communities. “Investing in public transit infrastructure is key...
Free fare for Clean Air Day
Prince George – Wednesday, June 6, is Clean Air Day, and the City of Prince George and BC Transit are offering free fare all day long to help everyone to make an environmentally-friendly transportation choice. The Government of Canada proclaimed Clean Air Day in 1999 as part of Canadian Environment Week (the first week of...
Summer service changes coming into effect in Prince George
Prince George – Effective July 2, transit users in Prince George should expect seasonal service changes to reflect the lower demand for transit service when schools are not in session. These summer changes take place every year and include the cancellation of routes 12 Parkridge, 96 Kelly via N. Nechako and 97 Kelly. Regular service...
Prince George Bus Roadeo marks 40 years of BC Transit service
Prince George – Members of the media, local politicians, and key stakeholders had an opportunity to get behind the wheel of a transit bus in the Prince George Bus Roadeo. The event was a celebration of 40 years of BC Transit service in Prince George, in partnership with the Province of B.C., the City of...
New buses arriving in Prince George
Prince George – Three new BC Transit Vicinity buses are coming to Prince George. “Our government is committed to investing in transit – it makes services accessible and life more affordable for British Columbians,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “We anticipate the inclusion of CCTV cameras on these buses will improve the...
Time Change - March 11
Please be advised that BC Transit communities in British Columbia (excluding Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, and the Creston Valley) will move clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 11 at 2 am for Canada’s daylight savings time. We ask customers to please plan ahead to take the time change into account this weekend. If...