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...
Share your thoughts about the Nanaimo-Cowichan Express!
BC Transit, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) are looking for feedback from transit customers on the first anniversary of the 70 NCX Nanaimo-Cowichan Express from April 3 until April 17, 2023. BC Transit is looking to get feedback that will help fine-tune the service. This includes getting...
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...
Special New Year’s Eve service
BC Transit and its local government partners are announcing special New Year’s Eve service in certain regions across the province. Special service is being offered in the following regions: Central Fraser Valley – Dec 31 – Extended evening service Jan 1 – Sunday service Kamloops – Dec 31 – Extended evening service on certain routes....
Seasonal changes coming to Nanaimo transit
BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) are announcing some seasonal adjustments to the transit system effective December 18, 2022 through to December 31, 2022. The trips marked with “s” in the schedule, will be removed on the following routes: These routes will have reduced service when classes are not in session. More...
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 for the Regional District of Nanaimo
BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) are advising transit users of a service change, effective September 4, 2022. This service change will reintroduce trips on routes service K-12 schools and Vancouver Island University on the following routes: There will also be an adjustment made to route 25 Ferry Shuttle to align with...
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...
Summer service change in the Regional District of Nanaimo
BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are informing transit customers of a service change, effective July 3, 2022. To coincide with the end of the school year, ‘S’ trips will be removed from the following routes across the transit system: All service on route 92 Hammond Bay will be discontinued for the summer....