Learn about Umo, BC Transit’s coming Digital Payment System
BC Transit’s new electronic fare payment system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”), is coming to the Central Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, and the Agassiz-Harrison and Hope transit systems. In a few weeks, Umo will be launched regionally introducing contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best option...
New route name and better transit service in Chilliwack
BC Transit and the City of Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) are advising customers of a seasonal service change, effective January 7, 2024. To provide better clarity for riders, Route 53 Chilliwack will be renamed to Route 53 Fairfield. To allow for better service reliability, schedule adjustments are being made to the...
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...
BC Transit welcomes new buses
Two new Light Duty buses are now operating in the Chilliwack Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous, and reliable transit service for riders. The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses can carry up to 16 seated passengers and provide flexibility for up to three mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. Each bus is equipped...
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...
Fall service change in Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Regional District
BC Transit, the City of Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) are advising customers of a seasonal service change, effective September 5, 2023. As part of this service change, the summer shuttle, route 56 Cultus Lake, will be seasonally discontinued. Sunday service on route 71 Agassiz-Harrison will also be seasonally discontinued. Service improvements...
Transit service resuming in Fraser Valley Transit systems
BC Transit is notifying its riders in the Agassiz-Harrison, Central Fraser Valley, Chilliwack and Hope transit systems, and customers using the Fraser Valley Express, that service is resuming soon. Service for handyDART resumes on July 31 and customers may begin booking immediately. Regular service for conventional transit riders resumes at the start of the operational...
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...
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 Chilliwack and FVRD Transit Systems
BC Transit, the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) and the City of Chilliwack are announcing a seasonal service change, effective September 4, 2022. To help address concerns regarding trip flow and destination signage at Cottonwood Mall and Chilliwack Mall all applicable routes will service Cottonwood Mall first, then Chilliwack Mall second. As part of the...