BC Transit welcomes new buses
Two new Light Duty buses are now operating in the Powell River Regional 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 18 seated passengers and provide flexibility for up to two mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. The buses...
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...
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 Powell River Regional, Sunshine Coast, and Squamish 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 for their...
Seasonal service change in Powell River
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and qathet Regional District are advising customers of a seasonal service change, effective September 5, 2023. To reflect an increase in demand, with the return of school, a new route has been created. Route 9 Brooks School will be a dedicated school route. This route replaces the school...
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...
Summer service change for transit in Powell River
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the qathet Regional District are advising customers of the seasonal changes set to take place on July 3, 2023. With the school year wrapping up, school trips will be removed from several routes for the season. These routes will return in time for the fall semester. You...
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...
Seasonal transit changes in Powell River
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the qathet Regional District are advising customers of an upcoming seasonal change for the transit system, effective May 18, 2023. To reflect demand in the summer months, service on the route 14 Lund will increase to six days a week. As well, trip times on the route...
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...