Food for Fare returns to Prince George
BC Transit and the City of Prince George are encouraging customers to pay their fare in non-perishable food items between December 7 and 9. Food for Fare will see collection boxes on buses across the Prince George transit system, allowing passengers to forgo the usual cash fare for a donation to the Salvation Army instead....
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...
Free transit service for Senior’s Day in Prince George Transit System
BC Transit and the City of Prince George are providing free transit service for seniors (65 and over) on October 1, 2022 as part of National Senior’s Day. Free transit for seniors will be available all day throughout the Prince George Transit System and this includes handyDART service. For more information on routes and schedules,...
School transit service returns this fall in Prince George
BC Transit and the City of Prince George are announcing seasonal adjustments for the upcoming school year, starting on September 6, 2022. With the return of students comes an increase in demand. Post-secondary trips on the 15 UNBC/Downtown and the 55 Victoria will return. These trips are denoted by the “U” and “F” trip notes...
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...
NextRide launched in the Prince George Transit System
BC Transit has launched NextRide, its Automatic Vehicle Location technology, in the Prince George Transit System. Following several weeks of testing and training, the new technology is now available to BC Transit customers in Prince George. NextRide allows customers to see real-time bus locations along routes and identify what predicted arrival times are at any...
Free fares for Clean Air Day in the Prince George Transit System
Wednesday, June 8, is Clean Air Day, and the City of Prince George and BC Transit are offering free fares all day long to help everyone to make an environmentally-friendly transportation choice. The Government of Canada proclaimed Clean Air Day in 1999 as part of Canadian Environment Week (the first week of June). The aim...
Help shape the future of transit along Highway 16
BC Transit, the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) and the Regional District of Kitimat Stikine (RDKS) are seeking input from residents on transit service along Highway 16. The survey will focus on understanding customer travel patterns and will solicit feedback on the current schedules to better understand what is working and what can be...
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...
Going by bus is free during Go By Bike Week in Prince George
The City of Prince George and BC Transit are offering free transportation for cyclists during Go By Bike Week, from May 30 through June 5. In order to ride for free in the Prince George Transit System, Go By Bike participants must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding the...