Electric bus charging construction starting soon
Electric bus infrastructure construction is getting underway this spring at the Powell River and Sunshine Coast Transit Centres. Powell River and Sunshine Coast will each receive two heavy-duty electric buses, after construction is completed this coming fall. Work to prepare the sites to receive new electric buses includes: The public will not be impacted by...
Summer service and fare engagement in Powell River
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the qathet Regional District are advising customers of a service change, effective June 29, 2026.
Seasonal service change in Powell River and qathet
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the qathet Regional District are advising customers of an upcoming seasonal change for the transit system, effective May 16, 2026.
Powell River school trip updates
BC Transit and the City of Powell River are announcing some minor changes to school serving transit routes, in response to public feedback, effective April 15, 2026.
Improved routes and better access with transit in Powell River
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and qathet Regional District are advising customers of a service change, effective, March 22, 2026. Transit users may notice a big change to the routes they take as this is the first major overhaul to the system in more than 40 years. These changes will improve service and...
Major changes for Powell River transit
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and qathet Regional District are advising customers of a service change, effective, March 22, 2026.
New OnDemand transit service starting soon
BC Transit customers in Powell River will soon enjoy the flexibility of a new OnDemand transit service, where riders can request a pickup and travel directly to local destinations such as the shops and restaurants along Marine Drive, Powell River Airport, Westview Ferry Terminal, qathet General Hospital, the Saturday Farmers’ Market, Willingdon Beach Park, and the Town Centre Transit Exchange where they can easily connect to every route in the transit network.
Holiday events across the province
BC Transit and its partners are celebrating the holidays with events in communities across the province. From parades and light tours to special events to help us stuff a bus, there is no shortage of activities this holiday season.
BC Transit invites rider feedback on Rider’s Guide
BC Transit is inviting riders across the province to share their feedback as part of a review of printed Rider’s Guides.
Free shuttle to the Powell River Fall Fair!
BC Transit, the qathet Regional District and the City of Powell River are announcing a free shuttle to the fall fair on September 6 and 7, 2025.