City of Kamloops Signs Community Transit Partnership Agreement with Tk’emlúps te Secwèpemc
Kamloops, B.C. – For many years, the City of Kamloops and Tk’emlúps te Secwèpemc (TteS) have discussed the possibility of expanding transit service to TteS lands. At the March 13, 2017, Community to Community Forum, both parties expressed interest in the initiative and directed staff to pursue it. On June 21, 2017, City Council authorized...
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...
NextRide real-time bus location technology rolls out in the Squamish Transit System
Squamish – Transit riders in the District of Squamish 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 U Siyam Pavilion in Downtown Squamish to join MLA Rachna...
Summer service expansion coming to Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island – Starting Wednesday, June 27, bus riders on Salt Spring Island will enjoy expanded summer transit service, which will make it easier to get to the Fulford Harbour and Vesuvius Bay ferry terminals later in the evening. Changes include expanding the Monday through Thursday evening schedules for routes 2 Fulford Harbour and...
Service improvements and new fare structure coming to Powell River
Powell River – Bus riders in Powell River will soon benefit from improved transit service on several routes, and from the introduction of a simplified fare structure. Starting Tuesday, July 3, transit users will be able to enjoy Saturday service and new commuter service on most weekdays on route 12 Stillwater, as well as improved...
BC Transit announces seasonal service changes in Victoria
Victoria – Starting Monday, July 2, regular seasonal service changes will take effect in the Victoria Regional Transit System, providing expanded service to popular summer destinations for residents and visitors. Bus riders wishing to enjoy Thetis Lake or Butchart Gardens, or wanting to catch a ferry at Swartz Bay will find it easier to get...
Expanded bus service and new fares coming to the Cowichan Valley
Cowichan Valley – Starting Monday, July 2, bus riders in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System will benefit from improved service thanks to the addition of 1,500 new service hours to the transit system. Service improvements will include adjustments on routes 3 Quamichan, 4 Maple Bay and 5 Eagle Heights, designed to offer more direct...
New trips added to Kootenay Connector transit route
West Kootenay – Bus riders in the West Kootenay Regional Transit System will soon be able to choose new weekday trips between Nelson and Selkirk College in Castlegar. Effective Tuesday, August 7, route 99 Kootenay Connector will add two new trips to its weekday schedule, connecting Nelson and Selkirk College. These trips will operate year-round,...
NextRide real-time bus location technology rolls out in the Whistler Transit System
Whistler – Transit riders in the Resort Municipality of Whistler 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, members of the public gathered at Gondola Transit Exchange to watch as Whistler Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden and Resort...
BC Transit congratulates the new Million Miler award recipients in Victoria
VICTORIA – On Saturday, May 5, the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Catherine Holt, BC Transit Board of Directors Chair, and Erinn Pinkerton, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Transit, recognized the achievements of BC Transit employees who have shown a commitment to safety. “Marking 20-years of accident-free driving is...