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Ride the bus for free and enjoy a safe, hassle-free New Year's Eve
Nanaimo – To help everyone to enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities safely, the Regional District of Nanaimo and BC Transit will be offering extended evening service on Sunday, December 31, free of charge. The free service will apply between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m., to help New Year’s Eve celebrants to get home safely. Transit...
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Service adjustments coming to Regional District of Nanaimo
Nanaimo – Starting, Sunday, December 31, transit users in the Regional District of Nanaimo will benefit from adjustments to transit schedules that will improve reliability on several routes. In addition, routes 25 Ferry Shuttle and 99 Deep Bay will be slightly expanded as follows to better serve passengers’ needs: For more details, pick up a...
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Coming soon: service expansion and simplified fare structure
Nanaimo – Effective this September, transit users in the Regional District of Nanaimo will see improvements to bus service across the region, including the addition of two routes in Qualicum Beach, and the introduction of a new, simplified fare structure. These improvements are possible due to the addition of 5,000 new service hours and two...
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Fully Compressed Natural Gas Powered Fleet in Nanaimo Creates Jobs and a Greener Future for British Columbians
Nanaimo – The delivery of 24 New Flyer buses this winter means that the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) will boast a fully Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered fleet. CNG-fuelled buses reduce operating costs for BC Transit and for Nanaimo as the fuel is less expensive and has a smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional...
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Transit Engagement Comes to Qualicum Beach
Nanaimo – Join us in building a better Transit Future for Qualicum Beach! BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are hosting a public engagement session that will include both online and in-person opportunities to participate. This is your chance to provide input on potential transit improvements in your community, and share your thoughts...
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New September 2016 Riders Guide
NANAIMO – Minor schedule adjustments will bring some improvements to transit service in the Regional District of Nanaimo this fall. As of September 4, several routes will be adjusted to make bus connections more reliable and better connect communities. Some of these adjustments include: While the adjustments are “minor”, customers are advised to check the...
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Nanaimo Introduces Transit Network and Service Changes
NANAIMO– The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and BC Transit are pleased to introduce a new and expanded Frequent Transit Network starting September 6, 2015. The new Route 40 VIU Express Frequent Transit Network will provide direct service connecting downtown, Vancouver Island University, Country Club, Nanaimo North Town Centre and Woodgrove. This new high-frequency route...
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Online Transit Trip Planner Launched CNG Anniversary
NANAIMO – Taking the bus in the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) just got easier for anyone with access to a computer, tablet or smart phone thanks to the expansion of an online transit trip-planning tool. The Transit Trip Planner, on either Google or Bing maps, is a public transportation planning tool that combines the...
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Santa Bus Returns and Free Trasnsit on New Year's Eve
NANAIMO – The Regional District of Nanaimo and BC Transit are getting into the holiday spirit with the return of the Santa Bus and FREE evening service on New Year’s Eve. The Santa Bus will be in service on December 12 and 13, 2014. Donate a non-perishable food item or cash and all proceeds go...
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A New Route and More Service Hours
NANAIMO – The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and BC Transit are pleased to announce a total of nearly 9,000 annual service hours are being added to the conventional and handyDART systems this year. Effective March 3, 2013, the RDN will expand conventional service by 5,000 annual hours. With the added service hours comes a...