Transit Over the Holidays
CAMPBELL RIVER – The City of Campbell River, BC Transit and Willow Point Lions Club are getting into the spirit of the season with a Lights Tour of the best decorated homes and businesses in the region on Sunday, December 15, 2013. The Lights Tour will collect customers at the Downtown Community Centre at 6:30...
Free Rides on First Day of New Service
WEST KOOTENAY – The West Kootenay Transit Committee has voted in favour of free rides for all BC Transit customers on July 2, 2013. That date marks the official launch of the integrated regional system with a single Rider’s Guide that covers transit from Nakusp to Rossland and from Kaslo to Fruitvale. The West Kootenay...
New Start for Transit in Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI – Starting August 26, 2012 public transit in Port Alberni will be more streamlined and convenient. BC Transit will introduce a completely revamped system offering direct routes, more trips and timed transit connections. Port Alberni’s new system has been designed so that buses meet at the new BC Transit exchange at Redford and...
Transit Future Bus Rolls to the Sunshine Coast
SUNSHINE COAST – The Sunshine Coast Regional District and BC Transit are inviting the public to get on board with the region’s 25-year Transit Future Plan. From December 1 to 6, 2012, BC Transit is bringing the ‘Transit Future Bus’ to various locations throughout the Sunshine Coast to connect with community members about area-specific transit...
Holiday Transit Schedule
COWICHAN VALLEY – BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District wish our riders the very best over the holiday season. BC Transit customers in the Cowichan Valley should be aware of the following holiday schedule: Conventional Commuter handyDART December 24 Regular Service Regular Service Regular Service December 25 No Service No Service No Service...
Free Bus Rides to Cranbrook Farmers Market
CRANBROOK – Enjoy the Cranbrook Farmers’ Market with free transit rides every Saturday morning from June 23 to October 6, 2012. The free ride comes with a catch: each passenger must be carrying a reusable or recycled bag, be traveling to and from downtown Cranbrook and indicate to their transit driver that they are attending...
Spring Service Begins in Whistler
WHISTLER – Transit customers will have a great way to spring into the season, rides in the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) will cost only $1 on April 2, 2013. The one-day fare reduction is a small token of thanks to loyal customers who helped ensure another strong season of public transportation in the RMOW....
New Flyer Midi Bus Trial to Begin in Kelowna
KELOWNA – BC Transit and New Flyer Industries Canada ULC are teaming up to test a new medium-duty bus in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. The 35-foot New Flyer MiDi demonstration bus will be in revenue service until April 13, 2014. Customers can expect to see the bus on Routes #15 Crawford, #16 Kettle Valley...
More Hours and a New Bus in Campbell River
CAMPBELL RIVER – BC Transit ridership is growing in Campbell River and to better meet the needs of its customers, more transit service hours and an extra 30 foot bus will be added to the fleet. In BC Transit’s Annual Report, Campbell River was a top performer with a 9% increase in ridership. Nearly 609,000...
Phase Two of Transit Future Planning
PRINCE GEORGE – The Transit Future Bus is returning to Prince George after a record turnout last year. Phase two of the City of Prince George and BC Transit 25-year Transit Future Plan, includes six open houses over three days. During phase one of the Transit Future Plan last July, approximately 1600 Prince George residents...