South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System operating service provider update
Corporate – BC Transit has awarded the contract to operate conventional and custom transit services in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System (with the exception of Princeton) to Penticton Transit Services LTD. (Berry & Smith), effective July 1, 2018. Penticton Transit Services LTD (Berry & Smith) already operates the Penticton conventional system and the Okanagan-Similkameen routes....
Celebrate Earth Day with BC Transit
Corporate – On Sunday, April 22, people around the world will celebrate Earth Day, and BC Transit encourages everyone to join in the celebration by leaving their cars at home and taking the bus to their destinations. On Earth Day, more than one billion people in 192 countries celebrate the birth of the modern environmental...
Hop on the Earth Day shuttle and enjoy the celebrations at Roberts Creek
Sunshine Coast – On Sunday, April 22, the Sunshine Coast Regional District and BC Transit will offer special shuttle service to the 29th annual Roberts Creek Earth Day Festival, making it easy and convenient for everyone to get to the event. The Roberts Creek Earth Day Festival will begin at noon and end at 5...
Celebrate Earth Day by riding the bus for free
West Kootenay – In celebration of Earth Day, bus riders in the West Kootenay Transit System will be able to travel for free on Saturday, April 21. While Earth Day (April 22) falls on a Sunday this year, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, the Regional District of Central Kootenay, the City of Nelson and...
Seasonal service adjustments coming to Kelowna
Kelowna – Regular spring service changes will be in effect in the Kelowna Regional Transit System as of Sunday, April 29. These seasonal changes take into account lower ridership levels when post-secondary institutions are not in full session, with service levels being restored when classes resume in September. While service adjustments will continue to follow...
Saturday service coming to Skeena Regional Transit System
Skeena – As of April 23, transit riders in the Skeena Regional Connector service area will be able to travel to and from Terrace, Kitimat, Gitaus, Kitsumkalum and Kitamaat Village on Saturdays. The new Saturday service will apply to all Skeena Regional Transit routes: 11 Terrace-Kitimat Connector, 12 Kitamaat Village, 13 Kitsumkalum and 14 Queensway-Gitaus....
Your Transit - Your Say
Chilliwack – BC Transit and the City of Chilliwack will welcome public feedback at two transit open houses on Saturday, April 14. The engagement sessions will seek input on a proposed extension to route 4 Promontory in response to growing service demand in the Promontory Heights area. The proposed extension would take effect in September...
Free fare to Children's Health Fair
Campbell River – On Friday, April 20, families will be able to ride the Campbell River Transit System for free to take their kids to the Children’s Health Fair. The free fare will be valid between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and will apply to parents, grandparents or legal guardians travelling with a child six...
BC Transit seeks input on FVX service expansion
Fraser Valley – BC Transit and the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) are seeking public input on proposed additional weekend and holiday service on route 66 Fraser Valley Express (FVX). Current weekend and holiday service on route 66 FVX consists of four trips a day. The proposed changes involve doubling this to eight trips a...
Easter Holidays
Easter Holidays – Check Your Local Schedule March 28, 2018 Transit System: Corporate Global – Bus service levels will vary in each BC Transit community for the Easter long weekend holidays: Good Friday (March 30) and Easter Monday (April 2). If you are not sure what your local service levels are, please call your local...