Free Transit Rides for Graduates
CORPORATE – A record number of BC Transit communities are helping high school graduates celebrate their accomplishments with GradPASS. The special pass offers two days of free, unlimited transit travel during the month of June. A total of 21,500 GradPASS cards will be given to Grade 12 students in communities in 21 BC Transit systems....
Bus security camera installation begins in Powell River
Powell River – Phased installation is now underway of closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras on four BC Transit buses in Powell River. All medium- and heavy-duty buses acquired after 2005 will have the cameras installed, and new buses, 27 feet and longer, will be delivered with the cameras already factory-installed. To date, over 400 buses have...
Powell River welcomes Santa Bus with 25-cent bus rides this season
Powell River – The City of Powell River and BC Transit are getting into the holiday spirit by welcoming the arrival of the traditional Santa Bus to the streets of Powell River. Look for the antlered, red-nosed bus, hop on board, and enjoy a candy cane on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16. On...
Taking the bus during the Canada Day long weekend
Powell River – On July 1, routes 1 Townsite/Wildwood, 2 Grief Point and 3 Upper Westview will be running on a regular Saturday schedule. On Sunday, July 2, and Monday, July 3, these three routes will run on a Sunday schedule. Regular fares will apply throughout the long weekend. For more information on routes, schedules...
Join the Santa Bus in Powell River
Powell River – BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the Regional District of Powell River are getting into the holiday spirit with the annual Santa Bus. Join Santa on the Santa Bus on December 16 and 17, 2016 on fixed-route transit throughout Powell River. The Santa Bus is easy to spot, with reindeer...
Take the Shuttle to the Shellfish Festival
POWELL RIVER – BC Transit and the Powell River Regional District are encouraging everyone who is attending the 9th Annual Lund Shellfish Festival to take transit. The festival runs two days: May 28 and 29. The Shellfish Shuttle will run from the Town Centre Mall to Lund Harbour with stops at Willingdon Beach, Townsite, Wildwood...
Powell River Transit Service and Fare Change - Sept 2015
POWELL RIVER – BC Transit customers in Powell River will notice changes to the current fare rate effective September 1, 2015, followed by minor service changes on September 8, 2015. In order to serve the community better through our transit service, the 2 Grief Point will offer more direct service, while the 12 Stillwater-Regional and...
Santa Bus Rides Are A Sweet Deal
POWELL RIVER – BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the Regional District of Powell River are getting into the spirit of the season with the return of the beloved Santa Bus. Rides are just $.25 per passenger. Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves are making the journey from the North Pole to Powell...
Santa Bus Rides
POWELL RIVER – BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the Regional District of Powell River are bringing the Santa Bus back just in time for the holiday season. Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves are making the journey from the North Pole to Powell River. The Santa Bus will run on December 14...
Transit Service and Fare Change in September
POWELL RIVER – BC Transit customers in Powell River will notice changes to the current schedule effective September 4, 2012. In order to maximize transit service, the City of Powell River has decided to adjust evening hours Monday to Thursday. Earlier this year, local government officials voted to increase fares. These new rates take effect...