Top Gun your way to the Comox Air Show with a free BC Transit shuttle!
BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be offering a special free shuttle to the Comox Air Show on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
‘Know the Route, Plan Your Commute’ with BC Transit and the CVRD
BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) are announcing some construction related changes to the local transit system, effective April 1, 2024. The Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project is a multi-year construction project that will cause traffic disruptions in the Town of Comox starting in April. To minimize the impact of this project...
Investments in transit infrastructure in Comox Valley will support regional growth
Communities in the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will receive five upgraded and new transit exchanges and other system upgrades to improve transit access and safety, thanks to a combined investment of more than $8.8 million from the federal and provincial governments along with the Comox Valley Regional District.
Service suspended in Campbell River and Comox Valley
BC Transit is notifying its riders that Unifor Local 114 operating under PWTransit Canada has increased job action and service in the Campbell River and Comox Valley Transit Systems remains suspended until further notice. handyDART service has been deemed essential for customers with appointments related to medical need and will continue to operate Monday through...
BC Transit welcomes new bus
A new Light Duty bus is now operating in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous, and reliable transit service for riders. The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom bus can carry up to 16 seated passengers and provide flexibility for up to three mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. The bus...
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...
BC Transit experiencing Comox Valley service challenges
BC Transit is advising customers in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System that due to a current labour shortage, we are currently experiencing service challenges. This labour shortage is resulting in the need to sometimes alter schedules and cancel trips on short notice. BC Transit understands the impact these disruptions have on riders and does...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement Complete
The replacement of the NextRide technology that helps provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers is now complete for the Comox Valley Transit System. New Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware was installed on 17 buses in the Comox Valley Transit System, improving reliability for transit customers. With this replacement, riders continue to...
School trips return to BC Transit in Comox this fall
BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) are notifying transit users that the annual fall service change will go into effect on September 5, 2023. To support the return to school, this service change will see school trips reintroduced on the following routes: For more information on these changes, trip planning and fares,...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Refresh
The Comox Valley Transit System will receive a NextRide technology refresh to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers. Starting in August 2023, new Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware will be installed on 17 buses in the Comox Valley Transit System. There are expected to be no service interruptions during the...