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...
Celebrate the holidays with BC Transit!
BC Transit and its partners are happy to announce that holiday events are taking place across the province. From parades to light tours and even the Santa Bus, there is no shortage of great events to take part in this holiday season! Chilliwack – After a two year break during the pandemic, the Chilliwack Rotary...
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...
Additional fall service change in Powell River
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the qathet Regional District are advising customers of a seasonal change to the transit system, effective October 11, 2022. Trip times will be adjusted on route 12 Stillwater, to help align with the BC Ferries schedule at the Saltery Bay ferry terminal. In addition, there will also...
Fall service changes in Powell River
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the qathet Regional District are advising customers of seasonal changes to the transit system, effective September 6, 2022. To reflect demand, as students head back to class, additional school trips will be added to Route 1 Townsite/Wildwood. Buses that depart Town Centre Mall at 3:05 and 3:15...
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...
Celebrate Canada Day in your community with BC Transit
Celebrate Canada Day in your community this year and let BC Transit get you to the festivities safely. Free transit is being offered in several transit systems across the province. Campbell River BC Transit and the City of Campbell River will be offering free transit on select conventional routes. Special holiday schedule will be in...
Summer service to align with ferry schedule 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 June 23, 2022. On May 27 BC Transit adjusted the trip times on Route 12 Stillwater to better align with a revised BC Ferries schedule change at the Saltery Bay 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...