Service changes coming to Port Alberni
BC Transit and the City of Port Alberni are announcing some service changes to the local transit system, effective January 8, 2023. The Redford Street portion of the Redford Exchange will be decommissioned. Starting January 8, all routes will use the existing bus stop and shelter on 12th Avenue at Redford. To help with on-time...
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, 2023. Central Fraser Valley – There will be extended Sunday service for New Year’s Eve on some routes. To view the extended service, please click here. Kamloops – Buses in Kamloops will...
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...
Umo Digital Fare Payments available in Comox Valley, Campbell River, and Port Alberni
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Comox Valley Regional, Campbell River, and Port Alberni Regional transit systems. 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...
Free and safe transit for Grade 12 students with GradPASS
BC Transit and its local government partners are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating high school students. Schools in more than 70 communities across British Columbia take part in the program that allows Grade 12 students to ride the bus for free, any two days during the month of June. The GradPASS...
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...
Special New Year’s Eve service
BC Transit and its local government partners are announcing special New Year’s Eve service in certain regions across the province. Special service is being offered in the following regions: Central Fraser Valley – Dec 31 – Extended evening service Jan 1 – Sunday service Kamloops – Dec 31 – Extended evening service on certain routes....
Celebrate the holidays with BC Transit!
BC Transit and its partners are happy to announce that holiday events are taking place across the province. From parades to light tours and even the Santa Bus, there is no shortage of great events to take part in this holiday season! Chilliwack – After a two year break during the pandemic, the Chilliwack Rotary...