Summer service change coming to Salt Spring Island
BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are announcing a seasonal service change for the Salt Spring Island Transit System effective June 29, 2022. Service on select routes in the system is being adjusted to match demand and align with BC Ferries’ schedules. These changes cause other routes, which do not directly serve the ferry...
GradPASS returns to offer Grade 12 students free and safe transportation
BC Transit and its partner communities across the province are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating high school students. Grade 12 students from participating schools in more than 70 communities across British Columbia will be able to ride the bus for free any two days during the month of June thanks to...
BC Transit seeking input with new Voice of the Rider engagement platform
BC Transit has officially launched Voice of the Rider, an online engagement platform where people can share their feedback and discuss ways to improve the transit experience in communities across the province. BC Transit believes that in order to better understand riders and prospective riders, the organization needs to better connect with communities and ensure...
Increased service this spring on Salt Spring Island
BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are informing transit customers of some seasonal changes, beginning Saturday May 7, 2022. These spring changes will see an increase in some trips to align with ferry schedules. The changes will affect the Saturday schedule for route 2 Fulford Harbour. There will be an earlier morning service to...
BC Transit chosen as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2022
BC Transit has once again been recognized as an industry leader in offering an exceptional workplace for its employees, as the organization has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2022. “We work hard to deliver transportation services you can rely on while also providing employees with an inclusive work environment where they can...
Join BC Transit in recognizing Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
BC Transit is once again asking riders to join them in showing appreciation for the people who make it possible for many British Columbians to move throughout their communities and beyond with Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. “Transit operators and all the people who support them do an amazing job every day and I’m...
New route coming to Salt Spring Island in October
BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are announcing the introduction of year-round service to Beddis and Cusheon Lake roads effective October 1, 2021. Starting on Friday, October 1, the 7 Cusheon Lake will run three trips per day. This route provides increased transit coverage on Salt Spring Island and serves a number of destinations...
Catch a free ride to the Salt Spring Island Fall Fair
BC Transit and the Capital Regional District will provide free shuttle service for the Salt Spring Island Fall Fair, September 18 and 19. Shuttles will run frequently between the Salt Spring Island Information Centre at 121 Lower Ganges Road to the fairgrounds at Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute from 9:30am and 5:00pm on both days....
Ruckle Park route returns to Salt Spring
SALT SPRING ISLAND – BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are announcing the return of service to Ruckle Park effective June 30, 2021. Starting on Wednesday, June 30, the seasonal service change will include reinstatement of route 9 Ruckle Park connecting Fulford Harbour with Beaver Point and Ruckle Park, as well as schedule changes...
Have your say on the future of transit in Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island — BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are seeking the public’s feedback on proposed changes to improve the Salt Spring Island Transit System. BC Transit is seeking input from the public to identify transit priorities for residents of Salt Spring Island. The feedback shared through the survey and other interactive tools...