We want to hear from you about transit in the Cowichan Valley!
Cowichan Valley – BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District welcomes public feedback with an online survey and at five transit open houses in the Cowichan Valley on Thursday, October 26, Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28. Through these sessions, BC Transit wishes to discuss and seek input on proposed changes and service...
Your transit - Your say
KELOWNA – BC Transit and our local government partners welcome public feedback at four transit open houses in Kelowna on Wednesday, October 25, and Thursday, October 26. Building on the priorities identified within the 2012 Central Okanagan Transit Future Plan and the Transit Future Action Plan currently in progress, we are seeking input on two...
Senior citizens ride free on October 1
Prince George – To celebrate National Seniors Day, this Sunday, October 1, the City of Prince George and BC Transit are offering free transit service for bus riders 65 years of age or over. Seniors wishing to hop on the bus will only need to present their valid ID upon boarding and enjoy the ride....
Free transit for seniors on Monday, October 2
West Kootenay – To celebrate National Seniors Day, transit users 65 years of age or over will be able to ride the bus for free in the West Kootenay Transit System on Monday, October 2. While National Seniors Day (October 1) falls on a Sunday this year, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, the Regional...
Hop on the bus on by-election day and get to the polls for free
Kamloops – On Saturday, September 30, the City of Kamloops and BC Transit are making it easier for voters to get to the polls by offering free transit on all buses and routes in the Kamloops Transit System. Free by-election day service will extend to registered handyDART users. For more information about schedules, routes and...
Fall transit improvements will connect better with BC Ferries
Sunshine Coast – This fall, transit users in the Sunshine Coast will find it much easier to get to the Langdale Ferry Terminal, thanks to expanded bus service on routes 1 Sechelt/Langdale Ferry and 90 Sechelt/Langdale Express. Starting October 10, route 1 will offer extended hours every day, as well as service up Field Road...
Fall service changes coming to Salt Spring Island
SALT SPRING ISLAND – Starting Sunday, October 1, a new fall transit schedule will be in effect on Salt Spring Island, offering additional weekday morning trips on routes 1 Ganges Local, 3 Vesuvius, 4 Long Harbour and 5 Fernwood—an improvement over last fall’s service. Other service changes will address the regular end-of-summer drop in service...
Service improvements coming to Smithers, Telkwa and Moricetown
Smithers – Starting October 2, transit users in the Smithers Regional Transit System will find it easier to travel between Telkwa and Smithers, and to get around within Moricetown. The bus between Smithers and Telkwa will now run as route 22 Smithers/Telkwa, offering more convenient timing for afternoon and evening trips, including a 5:25 p.m....
New buses arriving in Prince Rupert and Port Edward
Prince Rupert – Five new BC Transit Vicinity buses are coming to Prince Rupert and Port Edward. Three 30-foot buses will arrive this fall, and two 35-foot buses will arrive in 2018. “Our government is committed to investing in transit – it makes services accessible and life more affordable for British Columbians,” said Claire Trevena,...
Saturday transit service between Cowichan and Victoria
Cowichan Valley – Saturday transportation options between the Cowichan Valley Regional District and Greater Victoria are expanding this fall. Starting October 14, new route 44 Victoria/44 Duncan will operate express transit service on Saturdays with three daily round trips between the two regions. This service complements the successful weekday Cowichan Valley Commuter (CVC) service launched...