South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System alignment better supports passengers
South Okanagan-Similkameen – The South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System will make travel easier for customers by introducing a new fare structure, rider’s guide and website. Previously, the five separate systems in the region had their own rider’s guide and fare structure. To make things easier for passengers, the local government partners have agreed on a new...
New Highway 16 routes between Prince George and Smithers start Monday
BURNS LAKE – New transit services will start running on June 19 connecting the northern communities of Burns Lake, Prince George and Smithers. The routes are part of the Highway 16 transit plan and the Province of B.C.’s Highway 16 Transportation Action Plan. “The two new routes will better connect people and communities along the...
Summer Transit Service Improvements Respond to Public Feedback
Kamloops – Heading into the summer, transit users in Kamloops will see service improvements on key routes. Traditionally, summer coincides with lower ridership and seasonal service reductions. Following input from customers in response to service changes last summer, there will be improved service on the following routes that will benefit commuters and other customers: Routes...
Preview site for July 1 regional transit services
Starting July 1, 2017, this will be the official transit system website for the South Okanagan-Similkameen region, combining several current regional systems into one. Check this site for a preview of routes, schedules, fares and the Rider’s Guide.
Bulkley-Nechako Service Starts June 19
Check this site for information on new routes, schedules, fares and the Rider’s Guide for inter-community transit service starting on Monday, June 19, 2017.
New buses starting to roll in Vernon and Coldstream
Vernon – New Grande West Vicinity buses are arriving in Vernon and Coldstream as replacements for the current fleet of buses in the community. A total of ten buses will arrive in Vernon by the end of summer. “Customers will see and hear a difference with these new Vicinity buses as they are more effective...
Online Trip Planner Comes to Vernon
Vernon – Transit customers in Vernon can look forward to greater convenience in their traveling! The Transit Trip Planner is now live on their transit system website. The BC Transit Trip Planner is a public transportation planning tool that combines the latest BC Transit schedule and route information with the power of Google Maps.There you...
Free transit for Prince George Bike to Work and School Week Participants
Free transit for Prince George Bike to Work and School Week participants Prince George – BC Transit and the City of Prince George are pleased to offer free rides to cyclists during Bike to Work and School Week from May 29 to June 4. Riders just need to show their bike helmet when getting on...
CON-GRAD-ULATIONS! A safe ride to start a new journey
Corporate – BC Transit and its partner communities are pleased to offer the GradPASS: two days of free, unlimited transit travel during the month of June. It’s expected that more than 22,000 GradPASS cards will be given out this year. GradPASS was first introduced in Vancouver in 1988 as part of the Counterattack Program and...
We want to hear from you: Transit engagement comes to Merritt
Merritt – Join us in building a better transit future for Merritt! BC Transit is hosting public engagement including an on-board survey and open-house events. In 2016, Merritt council approved expanded transit services for the community. Proposed changes for implementation in January 2018 include Sunday service, later evening service, a new By Request service, improved...