BC Transit celebrates 20th anniversary of the Santa Bus in Kelowna
BC Transit, First Transit and the City of Kelowna are helping to make the season bright and merry for all as they welcome the 20th edition of Santa Bus. Since 2002, the Santa Bus has helped collect over $600,000 in donations to help support those in need in our neighbourhoods. From December 4 until December...
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....
Winter weather service impact reminder from BC Transit
As winter weather continues throughout the province, BC Transit is reminding customers that they may experience some delays, detours or even cancellations when road conditions become challenging. The safety of our customers and drivers is our top priority. While our local government partners work hard to maintain the best road conditions possible, there are times...
Seasonal changes to transit in Mount Waddington
BC Transit and the Regional District of Mount Waddington are announcing a seasonal service change effective Saturday, December 3, 2022 in the Mount Waddington Transit System. The Mount Cain Ski Connector is not operating this year. In order to reflect the cancellation of this service, schedule changes will be implemented on Saturday service on the...
Holiday events in and around Victoria
‘Tis the season to celebrate and BC Transit will be taking part in several holiday events over the coming weeks to help people get into the spirit of the season. Santa Light Parade – Keep an eye out for a decorated BC Transit bus taking part in the 40th Annual Peninsula Co-op Santa Light Parade...
Seasonal service change in Victoria this December
BC Transit is announcing a seasonal service change in the Victoria Regional Transit System effective December 5, 2022. To coincide with Post-Secondary students being out of class for the holidays, service will be reduced on the following routes: These service reductions allow BC Transit to provide additional service in seasons with higher ridership demand. The...
Additional Friday service in Osoyoos for the holidays
Just in time for the holidays, BC Transit and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen are announcing additional service between Osoyoos and Penticton in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System*, starting Friday, December 2, 2022. Every Friday in December, leading up to December 25, there will be additional service on route 40 Osoyoos/Penticton. For more information and...
Winter transit service returns to Whistler on December 3
BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) are announcing the start of winter service, effective Saturday, December 3, 2022. This seasonal service change will see additional buses on the following routes: These additional trips are listed in the new winter Rider’s Guide, effective December 3, 2022 – April 2, 2023. Extra service and...
Help shape the future of Rutland transit and be entered into a prize draw!
BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are looking for public feedback on transit service and infrastructure priorities serving the Rutland area and beyond. All feedback gathered through this survey will help BC Transit and the City of Kelowna determine future service changes and infrastructure improvements. This survey opens today and runs until December 12,...
Victoria handyDART Centre Wins EcoStar Award
BC Transit has been named the winner of the 2022 Synergy Foundation EcoStar Award for Leadership in Design & Construction in recognition of the innovation and environmental leadership underway at the Victoria handyDART centre in View Royal. The winners were announced on November 10 at the annual EcoStar Awards in Victoria. BC Transit was recognized...