Thanksgiving is this Monday, October 8
Bus service levels will vary in each BC Transit community for Thanksgiving on Monday, October 8. If you are not sure what the service levels are in your transit system, please call your local customer service (see Contact tab at top right of this page) or check the Holiday Service page (see Schedules and Maps...
BC Transit introduces two new routes and service expansion in Victoria
Victoria – This fall, transit users in Greater Victoria will benefit from the addition of 10,000 new service hours and four new buses to the Victoria Regional Transit System, making it possible to introduce two new routes—one to improve transit options for post-secondary students, and the other to provide better, more frequent connections to the...
Coming soon: Seasonal service changes on Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island – Bus riders on Salt Spring Island should expect fall transit service levels to take effect starting Monday, October 1. Seasonal service changes include suspending route 9 Ruckle Park until next summer, and service reduction on route 2 Fulford Harbour. These are regular seasonal changes that address the usual end-of-summer drop in...
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,...
NextRide real-time bus location technology is unveiled in the Regional District of Nanaimo
NANAIMO – Transit users in the Regional District of Nanaimo are now able to plan their trips more efficiently and see where their bus is along its route, all from their smart phone or desktop. This morning, an event was held to celebrate the launch of NextRide, BC Transit’s real-time bus location technology. B.C.’s Minister...
NextRide real-time bus location technology rolls out in the Kamloops Transit System
Kamloops – Transit riders in the City of Kamloops are now able to plan their trips more efficiently and see where their bus is along its route, all from their smart phone or desktop. This afternoon, members of the public and local dignitaries gathered at the Lansdowne Transit Exchange to join MLA Bob D’Eith and...
Transit service changes coming to Dawson Creek this summer
Dawson Creek – In response to customer feedback, effective July 3, transit users in Dawson Creek will benefit from routing and scheduling changes on all bus routes. Highlights include the addition of new weekday trips between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on routes 1 Northside (two new trips) and 2 Southside (one new trip), and...
BC Transit marks 30 years providing safe rides to new grads
GLOBAL – Once again this year, high school graduates in more than 50 communities across the province will be able to ride the bus for free for two days of their choice during the month of June. For the 30th year in a row, BC Transit and its partner communities are offering the popular GradPASS...
BC Transit's back-to-school (or work) refresher
The first two weeks after Labour Day are usually the busiest for any transit system. We encourage everyone to choose a sustainable transportation option, like biking, walking… or taking the bus, of course! But how do you get a smoother commute during these exceptionally busy weeks? Check out these handy BC Transit tips: Plan ahead...
Back-to-school (and work!) commuter refresher
Corporate – The first couple of weeks after Labour Day are traditional the busiest for any transit system. We encourage everyone to make a sustainable transportation choice, such as biking, walking or taking the bus, of course! If you choose to take the bus, we have a few tips to help make your commute smoother–especially...