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...
Temporary route 3 change in Kitimat
BC Transit is advising customers of an upcoming temporary detour on route 3 Kildala, effective April 1, 2023. Due to the Kitimat Craft Fair taking place at the Riverlodge Recreation Centre, buses on the route 3 Kildala will not be able to get into the parking lot to turn around. Instead of going into the...
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...
Help shape the future of transit in Kitimat
BC Transit and the District of Kitimat are looking for public feedback on the Transit Future Service Plan (TFSP) for Kitimat, starting on January 16, 2023. This TFSP will help guide improvements and investment in the local transit system over the next five years. The survey will be available from January 16 until January 30,...
Full Sunday service resumes in Kitimat
BC Transit and the District of Kitimat are announcing the return to full service levels on Sundays, effective January 8, 2023. Due to recent hires, full service will run on Sundays from 7:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Like many customer-facing organizations, BC Transit is currently facing a labour shortage in a number of transit systems...
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...
NextRide Launched in Kitimat Transit System
BC Transit has launched NextRide, its Automatic Vehicle Location technology, in the Kitimat Transit System. Following several weeks of testing and training, the new technology is now available to BC Transit customers in region. NextRide allows customers to see real-time bus locations along routes and identify what predicted arrival times are at any selected stop....
Temporary reduction in service effective August 14 in Kitimat Transit System
BC Transit and its local government partners work hard to match service with demand and provide reliable transportation services for customers. Due to a recent labour challenge, BC Transit is implementing a short-term reduced service schedule to provide more stability for customers in the Kitimat Transit System. This adjusted service schedule means a short-term, minor...
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...