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RapidBus Implementation Strategy Released
VICTORIA – BC Transit has released the Victoria Regional RapidBus Implementation Strategy that provides the strategic and technical foundation needed to accelerate the implementation of RapidBus services throughout the Victoria region. RapidBus is transit service that outperforms the personal automobile in speed, comfort and reliability. Over time, the RapidBus system will be implemented across several...
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BC Transit continuing to recommend face coverings
GLOBAL – Following the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC, and in alignment with TransLink, BC Transit will be recommending the use of face coverings in BC Transit communities across the province beginning Thursday, July 1. Our ongoing goal is to create a comfortable environment for all customers and drivers. This includes recommending...
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Victoria driver turns passion into philanthropy with local choir
Image taken pre-COVID When Cathy Baker isn’t shuttling customers around the Victoria Regional Transit System, she is dedicating much of her time and energy to the Gettin’ Higher Choir, where she and husband Dick Jackson are co-Directors. “I joined the choir as a participant in 2011, and within half an hour I totally felt like...
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BC Transit unveils Transit SuperStars across the province
GLOBAL – For their professionalism, teamwork and dedication to public transit in their communities, BC Transit is recognizing six individuals and one team as our latest Transit SuperStars. “The pandemic has been challenging for everyone, but these people have really stepped up and it’s our pleasure to honour them as Transit SuperStars,” said Tim Croyle,...
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Canada Day Transit Service
VICTORIA – As BC begins to open up following the Covid-19 pandemic, the Victoria Regional Transit System will operate on a Sunday level of service, plus late night service until approximately 2:00 a.m. on July 1, with additional service available if required. As in previous years, alcohol will not be permitted on board BC Transit...
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Free transit offered on July 1 in the Kitimat Transit System
KITIMAT – In recognition of Canada Day, the District of Kitimat and BC Transit will be offering free service on July 1, 2021 in the Kitimat Transit System. Free transit will be available on routes 1 Whitesail, 2 Nechako, 3 Kildala and 4 Crosstown. The free service extends to handyDART as well. Service will be...
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Schedule changes make their way to the Kelowna Regional Transit System
KELOWNA – BC Transit and its regional partners* are informing customers of seasonal schedule adjustments effective July 4, 2021 in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. Starting Sunday, July 4, transit users in the Kelowna region will see schedule adjustments on most routes throughout the transit system. Please check the BC Transit website for specific route...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>South Okanagan-Similkameen
Service changes head to the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System
PENTICTON – BC Transit, the City of Penticton and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen are announcing a service change in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System effective June 27, 2021. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. This service change will see Sunday evening service added on the route 16 Lake to Lake. The...
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Ruckle Park route returns to Salt Spring
SALT SPRING ISLAND – BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are announcing the return of service to Ruckle Park effective June 30, 2021. Starting on Wednesday, June 30, the seasonal service change will include reinstatement of route 9 Ruckle Park connecting Fulford Harbour with Beaver Point and Ruckle Park, as well as schedule changes...
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Extra summer service returns June 19 to September 6 to Whistler
WHISTLER – BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler are announcing the start of the Extra Summer Service in the Whistler Transit System effective June 19, 2021. The seasonal service change will give transit users a chance to explore Whistler during the warm summer months in the mountains with the return of route 8...