Free transit for viewing party in Nelson
BC Transit, the City of Nelson, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the Regional District of Central Kootenay are announcing a free transit event, effective June 24, 2026.
Service change in West Kootenay region
BC Transit, the Regional District of Central Kootenay, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the City of Nelson are advising customers of a service change, effective June 29, 2026.
Work on a new BC Transit Maintenance Facility underway
BC Transit is working to retrofit an existing facility at 1175 Lower China Creek Road into an Operations and Maintenance facility that will serve as a critical hub for transit service for the West Kootenay Transit System. The new Genelle Operations and Maintenance facility is where BC Transit buses will be stored, maintained, cleaned and...
Free transit for Clean Air Day!
BC Transit and the Regional District of Central Kootenay, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the City of Nelson are happy to announce that transit will be free on June 3, 2026, to mark Clean Air Day and help provide an environmentally friendly transportation option.
Free transit for GoByBike Week in West Kootenay region
BC Transit and the Regional District of Central Kootenay, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the City of Nelson are happy to announce free transit for cyclists during GoByBike Week, May 30 – June 5, 2026.
Free transit for Earth Day in some regions across BC
BC Transit and its local government partners are happy to announce free transit in some transit systems in recognition of Earth Day on April 22, 2026.
End of season for Red Mountain ski bus
BC Transit and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary are advising customers that the West Kootenay Transit system ski bus, route 48 to Red Mountain, will end service on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Red Mountain Ski Bus back in service for the season
BC Transit and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary are advising customers that the West Kootenay Transit system ski bus to Red Mountain returns on December 13, 2025.
Transit detour due to bridge closure in West Kootenays
BC Transit, the City of Nelson and the Regional District of Central Kootenays (RDCK) are advising customers of an upcoming temporary change to transit service.
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.