Monday service starting on Route 14 Lund in January
Powell River – BC Transit and the qathet Regional District are increasing service on Route 14 Lund in the Powell River Regional Transit System effective January 3, 2022. This service expansion includes increased service for 14 Lund on Mondays in addition to the Tuesday and Friday service currently provided in the Winter/Spring schedule. The addition...
Holiday events happening throughout the province with BC Transit
GLOBAL– This year has been an extremely challenging year for so many British Columbians. Now more than ever is the time to come together and give back to lift the spirits of family, friends and community in the upcoming weeks. Across the province in a number of transit systems there will be events to safely...
Powell River service adjusted to match BC Ferries’ schedules
The qathet Regional District and BC Transit informed customers today that effective Tuesday, October 12, scheduled times for the 12 Stillwater that go to Saltery Bay are being adjusted to match BC Ferries’ Saltery Bay – Earls Cove route to ensure customers can connect to the ferry sailings. Customers who need transportation from Earls Cove...
Service changes help connect Powell River and Lund residents to the Sunshine Coast and Lower Mainland
POWELL RIVER – BC Transit and the qathet Regional District are announcing a service change in the Powell River Regional Transit System effective June 28, 2021. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. This service change will see service added in the transit system to allow riders from Powell River and Lund to...
Organizations in British Columbia collaborate for a safer B.C. to source and distribute one million masks in support of safe, essential travel
Recognizing that we all have a role to play in taking action to protect our communities from the continued impact of COVID-19, particularly with the indefinite extension of public health restrictions, Deloitte Canada is joining forces with leading B.C. organizations including TransLink, OEC Group, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), BC Ferries, BCAA, SCI, and BC Transit,...
Service provider change coming to paratransit and handyDART
POWELL RIVER – Beginning April 1, 2021, the City of Powell River will be assuming rural paratransit and handyDART operations in the region, creating long-term, reliable transit services for our customers. The existing operating agreements for rural paratransit and handyDART service will expire on March 31. The City of Powell River, as the current operator...
Ride the bus for only a quarter in Powell River!
POWELL RIVER – Hop on the bus for just a quarter in the Powell River Transit System on December 11 and 12. The qathet Regional District, City of Powell River and BC Transit are encouraging folks to leave their car at home and take transit for only 25-cents this holiday season. The 25-cent fare is...
Full Driver Doors Coming to Buses in Powell River and the Sunshine Coast
POWELL RIVER/SUNSHINE COAST – Passengers in Powell River and the Sunshine Coast will soon see buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators. Retrofits on conventional fleet buses in the Powell River Regional Transit System will get underway in the coming days, followed by retrofits to...
Service changes headed to Powell River
POWELL RIVER – BC Transit and the City of Powell River are announcing a seasonal service change in the Powell River Transit System effective September 1, 2020. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. This service change will see service in the transit system return to regular weekday service and weekend service on...
BC Transit and the City of Powell River implement service changes
POWELL RIVER – In order to continue offering Powell River Regional Transit System customers with critical transportation solutions, BC Transit and the City of Powell River are making adjustments to transit services as part of our response to COVID-19, starting April 6, 2020. The service changes also take into account having sufficient service to allow...