New CEO Appointed by BC Transit Board
Corporate – BC Transit’s Chair of the Board announced today that Erinn Pinkerton has been appointed as the organization’s President and CEO. Ms. Pinkerton had been in the role of interim President and CEO for BC Transit since April 25, 2018. Based on her outstanding performance in that role the Board has unanimously decided to...
Time Change – November 4
Please be advised that most BC Transit communities in British Columbia will move clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 4 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 you have questions about service in your community during...
Learn how your new Trip Planner works
Cranbrook – The Cranbrook Transit System’s new Trip Planner is almost six months old: have you tried it yet? The Trip Planner can save you time and frustration in trying to figure out how to get from Point A to Point B by bus. Now, Cranbrook Transit and BC Transit are excited to present an...
Free local service to mark Remembrance Day
Cowichan Valley – To thank those who have sworn to defend our country, the Cowichan Valley Regional District and BC Transit are pleased to offer free local bus service to active and retired members of the Canadian Forces from November 5 through 10. Veterans and members of the Canadian Forces with valid ID will be...
Help Kelowna Transit Improve Westside Service!
KELOWNA – The public will have an opportunity to contribute comments and suggestions on proposed changes to bus service on the Westside. The proposed changes, which would take effect in September 2019, would involve expanding off-peak transit service on Route 97 Okanagan and local routes on the Westside; there are also proposed changes for routes...
‘Tis Hallowe’en! Be Safe – Be Seen!
Corporate – The night is approaching, when ghosties and ghoulies and things that go “bump” in the night – not to mention all manner of princesses and superheroes and their companions – hit the streets. BC Transit would like to remind you that our buses will be ready to get you to your destinations safely....
Your transit – Your say
Victoria – BC Transit’s Transit Future Bus will be out and about in Greater Victoria between September 26 and October 17, welcoming public feedback for the development of Local Area Transit Plans specific to Esquimalt/View Royal, Sooke, and Broadmead/Cordova Bay. Feedback gathered through these public consultations will help BC Transit to develop recommendations to the...
Get a free ride to the polls on election day
Cowichan Valley – The Cowichan Valley Regional District and BC Transit are making it easier for voters to get to the polls on election day by offering free service on all regularly-scheduled local routes and handyDART on Saturday, October 20. The free fare will not apply on commuter routes or on route 44 Victoria/Duncan. A...
Take the bus in Penticton and get to the polls for free
Penticton – The City of Penticton and BC Transit are making it easier for voters to get to the polls this election day by offering free transit service on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The free fare will apply on local Penticton routes only (1 Okanagan Lake/Wiltse, 2 West Side/Penticton Avenue, 3 Uplands/Skaha Lake, 4 West...
Hop on board and get to the polls for free
Squamish – The District of Squamish and BC Transit are making it easier for voters to get to the polls on election day by offering free service on all routes in the Squamish Transit System on Saturday, October 20. For transit routes and schedules in Squamish, and to access NextRide to plan your trip online...