BC Transit upgrading riders with free Transit Royale subscriptions to enhance trip planning experience
It’s important for BC Transit customers to have trip-planning options that best suit their needs, and customers who use the Transit app will soon see an enhanced version that offers additional features to further improve the transit experience, at no extra cost to them. Beginning May 4, BC Transit will be providing riders with free...
BC Transit marks Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
They safely get customers where they need to go, keep the buses on the road, optimize the schedules and support transportation service you can rely on – they are your transit workers. This month, BC Transit and its partners are thanking them for all they do. “We saw throughout the pandemic the importance of a...
BC Transit named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023
For the third year in a row, BC Transit has been recognized for its exceptional workplace as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023. BC Transit has more than 1,000 employees with a wide range of careers that include drivers, maintenance and administration. “It’s an honour to be recognized as one of our province’s top...
Heat warnings in effect throughout province for BC Transit customers
BC Transit reminds customers that Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for many communities in British Columbia, with some extremely high temperatures expected through the long weekend. Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors. It’s important to...
Transit service resumes today
BC Transit and its local government partners are reminding riders in the Sea-to-Sky region that transit service resumes today. The service is free in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton Valley Transit Systems until at least July 3. In addition, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and District of Squamish are offering free service through to September...
Transit service in Sea-to-Sky resumes on June 22
SEA-TO-SKY – Following the successful ratification of a new labour agreement between Unifor Local 114 union operating under Whistler Transit Ltd and Diversified Transportation, BC Transit is notifying its riders in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton Valley transit systems that service will resume at the start of the operational day on Wednesday, June 22. In...
Agreement reached in Sea-to-Sky region
BC Transit is pleased an agreement between Unifor Local 114 and Whistler Transit Ltd. and Diversified Transportation, with the assistance of specially appointed mediator Vince Ready, was ratified in a vote today by union members and accepted by the Operating Company. We continue to work with the Operating Company on a safe return to service...
Special mediator appointed
BC Transit is pleased Minister Bains has appointed a special mediator for the Sea-to-Sky labour dispute and we are hopeful this helps the two parties come to a resolution soon. We know the continued impact this labour dispute has on the communities and our customers, and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We will continue to...
Tentative agreement rejected
BC Transit is disappointed to learn that the Unifor Local 114 union members, operating under Whistler Transit Ltd and Diversified Transportation, voted today and rejected the tentative agreement from Friday, May 27. We are frustrated and wanted to get buses back on the road for the community. At this point we are confirming next steps...
Tentative agreement reached between Unifor and Whistler Ltd. and Diversified Transportation
SEA-TO-SKY – BC Transit is notifying its riders in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton Valley transit systems, that the Unifor Local 114 union operating under Whistler Transit Ltd and Diversified Transportation have reached a tentative agreement. The agreement is tentative and needs to be ratified by the members, which is expected to occur on Monday,...