Free transit service on election day in the Terrace Regional Transit System
TERRACE – The City of Terrace, the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and BC Transit are providing free transit service on June 5, 2021 as part of the municipal by-election day on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Free transit will be available all day on all scheduled routes throughout the transit system as well as handyDART services....
Free weekend service returns to the Squamish Transit System
SQUAMISH — BC Transit and the District of Squamish are announcing the return of free summer weekend transit service on all routes and the reinstatement of the seasonal transit route 5 to South Squamish Parks, both starting on June 14, 2021. Route 5 South Parks will include: Free summer weekend service on all routes will...
Lemonade stand visit brings joy to Victoria driver and young entrepreneur
It’s a rite of passage for young kids. Mixing up some cold lemonade, crafting a homemade sign, setting up shop in their front yard and hoping a hot day will bring thirsty customers and make them a few bucks. Lemonade stands come with varying levels of success, but it’s safe to say you can call...
New handyDART buses for Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA– Starting today, passengers can expect to see 16 new light-duty buses operating in the Victoria Regional Transit System, providing safe, reliable and comfortable handyDART service for people across the region. The 26-foot light-duty Micro Bird G5 buses can carry up to 18 seated passengers, and provide flexibility for up to four mobility aids. Each...
United Way Spirit Award
Once again, members of UNIFOR Local 333, CUPE 4500, and MoveUp have been honoured by the United Way for carrying out another extremely successful campaign. The Labour Partnership Spirit Award recognizes unions or locals for significant engagement and involvement in an employee campaign. “I am honoured to accept this United Way Spirit Award for Labour...
GradPASS returns to offer graduating students free rides
CORPORATE — BC Transit and its partner communities across the province are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating Grade 12 students. High school graduates from participating schools in over 70 communities across British Columbia will be able to ride the bus for free for two days of their choice during the month...
Celebrate Bike to Work Week and Clean Air Day with free rides in the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA — The Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are pleased to celebrate Bike to Work Week and Clean Air Day by offering participating cyclists free rides. Customers in Greater Victoria will be able to ride the bus for free on June 2, 2021 for Clean Air Day. Just hop on the bus and...
Seniors get a free ride on Saturday to celebrate Seniors Week in Penticton
PENTICTON — Join the City of Penticton and BC Transit in celebrating Seniors Week with free rides on all local Penticton routes on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System*! BC Transit and the City of Penticton are pleased to offer free transit on all local scheduled service** in Penticton throughout the...
Celebrate Bike to Work Week and Clean Air Day with free rides in the Prince George Transit System
PRINCE GEORGE — The City of Prince George and BC Transit are pleased to celebrate Bike to Work Week and Clean Air Day by offering participating cyclists free rides. Customers in Prince George will be able to ride the bus for free on June 2, 2021 for Clean Air Day. Just hop on the bus...
BC Transit Union generosity recognized for second straight year
Once again, members of UNIFOR Local 333, CUPE 4500, and MoveUp have been honoured by the United Way for carrying out another extremely successful campaign. The Labour Partnership Spirit Award recognizes unions or locals for significant engagement and involvement in an employee campaign. “I am honoured to accept this United Way Spirit Award for Labour...