Canada Day transit service
Celebrate Canada Day and let BC Transit get you to all the events safely. Shuttles and free transit are being offered in select regions across the province. Campbell River – BC Transit and the City of Campbell River will be offering free service on all conventional routes. Special holiday service will be in effect. Please...
Seasonal changes to Salt Spring Island transit
BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are informing transit users of an upcoming change to the Salt Spring Island Transit System effective June 28, 2023. Changes are being made to routes that will better align with the BC Ferries’ schedule. In addition, route 9 service to Ruckle Park will be reintroduced for the summer...
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...
Spring service change to increase Saturday service to Fulford
BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are announcing seasonal changes to the transit system effective May 6, 2023. This spring service change includes an increase in Saturday service on route 2 Fulford Harbour to meet the first ferry of the day and re-introduce seasonal southbound service along Cusheon Lake Road and Stewart Road on...
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...
Free transit for municipal election in communities across BC
GLOBAL – BC Transit and many local government partners across the province are offering free transit on Saturday, October 15, for the municipal elections. Offering free transit helps make it easier for residents to get to the polls and cast their ballots. Decisions to offer free transit are made by local government partners in each...
Fall service change in Salt Spring Island
A seasonal service change is coming to Salt Spring Island, effective October 1, 2022. Changes will be made to the following routes, to align with ferry schedules: There will be a seasonal reduction in trips on Saturdays for route 2 Fulford Harbour. As part of the fall service change, Route 9 Ruckle Park will be...
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...