BC Transit’s West Coast Transit System ready for launch
A new BC Transit service connecting residents and visitors of Tofino, Ucluelet, Long Beach, the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ community of hitaću, and the Tla-o-qui-aht communities of Esowista and Ty-histanis will officially launch on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
More handyDART service in Port Alberni
BC Transit and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District are happy to announce an expansion of handyDART service, effective January 5, 2025.
New Year’s Eve service on BC Transit across the province
BC Transit and its government partners will be offering special service for New Year’s Eve in regions across the province, on December 31, 2024.
Holiday events 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.
Free transit on provincial election day
BC Transit and many local government partners across the province are offering free transit on Saturday, October 19, 2024, for the provincial elections.
Final Reminder – Changes to Fare Product Sales
Effective October 1, 2024, BC Transit will cease the sale of legacy Adult Monthly Pass, Student/Senior Monthly Pass, and Post-Secondary Semester Pass fare products in the Port Alberni Regional Transit System in favour of convenient Umo enabled alternatives.
Reminder – Upcoming Changes to Fare Product Sales
Effective October 1, 2024, BC Transit will cease the sale of legacy Adult Monthly Pass, Student/Senior Monthly Pass, and Post-Secondary Semester Pass fare products in the Port Alberni Regional Transit System in favour of convenient Umo enabled alternatives.
Upcoming Changes to Fare Product Sales
BC Transit launched Umo in the Port Alberni Regional Transit System in December 2023, introducing the Umo Mobility app, reloadable Umo cards, and improved fare products. Umo was implemented in the Port Alberni 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 Adult Monthly Pass, Student/Senior Monthly Pass and Post-Secondary Semester Pass fare products.
Have your say on the future of transit in the Alberni Valley!
BC Transit, the City of Port Alberni and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District are looking for the public’s input on the future of transit in the region with a survey running April 2 until April 15, 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...