Comox Valley driver celebrates the power of positivity with ‘Lei Day’
John Ludlow is one of the happiest people you could ever meet, and it’s not an exaggeration to state that his move from Winnipeg to the Comox Valley in 2019 has literally changed the community for the better. Yesterday, John’s first annual ‘Lei Day’ took place, resulting in a lot of smiles and random acts...
BC Transit to launch ‘Community Connections’ campaign
GLOBAL – BC Transit will begin sharing positive stories from across the province that highlight the key role the organization plays in supporting our communities. The Community Connections campaign will tell the stories of our people going above and beyond simply providing safe and reliable public transportation in the transit systems they serve. Whether it’s...
Fraser Health, BC Transit and TransLink partner to support vulnerable people in getting their shot
Beginning today, Fraser Health, BC Transit and TransLink are working together to provide transportation to Fraser Health residents in need, so they can safely access COVID-19 immunizations closer to home. Free shuttles to and from immunization appointments are now available for seniors, vulnerable populations and other people living in the Fraser Health region who face...
Seasonal service changes make their way onto route 90
VERNON – Seasonal service changes will be in effect on route 90 UBCO/Vernon in the Vernon Regional Transit System as of Monday, May 3, 2021. BC Transit and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) work hard to match service with demand, adjusting service levels when schools are not in session, which allows for more...
Kelowna transit team inspires with public trail clean-up effort
Earth Day may have come and gone, but it didn’t stop the First Canada team in the Kelowna Regional Transit System from hitting the Okanagan Rail Trail for a massive spring clean-up. Nearly 20 volunteers made up of conventional and handyDart drivers, office staff, union executive, management and family members took part on Sunday, April...
Prince George Transit takes part in drive-by birthday celebration
Jadyn Douse got a BC Transit bus for his 24th birthday. And a fire truck. And a police cruiser. And other great two and four-wheelers that were part of a unique and touching ‘Drive-By Birthday Party’ organized by his family and support workers. “Jadyn’s support worker saw something similar on Facebook and told me it...
Celebrate Earth Day with free transit in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System
South Okanagan-Similkameen — Join BC Transit, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), the District of Summerland and the City of Penticton in celebrating Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 by leaving your car at home and taking the bus for free in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System! BC Transit, the RDOS, the District of Summerland...
Celebrate Earth Day with free transit in the West Kootenay Transit System
WEST KOOTENAY — Join BC Transit, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and the City of Nelson in celebration of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 by leaving your car at home and taking the bus for free in the West Kootenay Transit System! BC Transit, the...
Celebrate Earth Day with free transit in the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA — Join BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) in celebrating Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 by leaving your car at home and taking the bus for free in the Victoria Regional Transit System! BC Transit and the VRTC are proud to participate in Earth Day initiatives in Greater Victoria and...
New handyDART buses arriving in Shuswap
SHUSWAP – Starting today, passengers can expect to see two new light-duty buses operating in the Shuswap 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 20 seated passengers, and provide flexibility for up to four mobility aids....