Reminder – Upcoming Changes to Fare Product Sales
Effective October 1, 2024, BC Transit will cease the sale of legacy 10 Ride Ticket, Adult Monthly Pass, and Student/Senior Monthly Pass fare products in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System in favour of convenient Umo enabled alternatives.
Upcoming Changes to Fare Product Sales
BC Transit launched Umo in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System in November 2023, introducing the Umo Mobility app, reloadable Umo cards, and improved fare products. Umo was implemented in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System at the beginning of a 30-transit system deployment schedule spanning the province. Last month, the organization celebrated the successful completion of Umo transit system deployments. With this significant milestone completed, BC Transit is ready to support riders in the next phase of the Electronic Fare Collection System Project. Effective October 1, 2024, BC Transit will cease the sale of legacy 10 Ride Ticket, Adult Monthly Pass and Student/Senior Monthly Pass fare products.
Routes 3 and 70 NCX Service Changes
BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) are announcing spring changes to two routes, effective March 31, 2024.
Holiday transit service across the province
BC Transit and its partners are advising transit users of some changes being made to service over the holidays in regions across the province. We ask that you check with your local service website for updated holiday hours. Service on December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1 could include regular service, weekend-level service, limited...
Holiday events with BC Transit across the province
BC Transit and its partners are celebrating the holidays with events in communities across the province. From parades and light tours to special events to help us stuff a bus, there is no shortage of activities this holiday season. Chilliwack – The annual City of Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade will take over the streets of...
BC Transit Launches Umo Digital Fare Payments in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System
BC Transit launched the Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System. Umo introduces contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best options for their lifestyle and travel habits. New payment methods include the Umo Mobility app and a...
Free transit for Veterans and Canadian Forces members
BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District are happy to announce that transit will be free for all Veterans and Canadian Forces members for the week leading up to Remembrance Day. Free transit is being offered to Canadian Forces members and Veterans from November 4 – 10 and includes handyDART service and all local...
BC Transit welcomes new buses
Three new Light Duty buses are now operating in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous and reliable transit service for riders. The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses can carry up to 21 seated passengers and provide flexibility for up to two mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. Each bus...
Fall service change in Cowichan Valley includes new names and trip times for commuter routes
BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) are announcing a seasonal service change in the region, effective September 3, 2023. As part of this service change, existing commuter routes 44, 66, and 99 will be renamed. Routes 44 Victoria/Duncan and 66 Duncan Commuter will be combined to become route 66 CVX Cowichan –...
Help shape the future of transit in the Cowichan Valley
BC Transit, in partnership with the Cowichan Valley Regional District, is developing a Local Area Transit Plan for Cowichan communities located South of Duncan. As part of the plan, BC Transit is seeking public feedback regarding possible changes to Routes 5, 8 and 9. A public survey is available starting today until July 31, 2023....