BC Transit teamwork helps VicPD to quickly locate missing elderly person
They say the first 48 hours are the most crucial in locating a missing person. Thanks to the support of BC Transit employees in Victoria, an elderly man was located safely just minutes after the initial call went out. Clear protocols, open communication and immediate action. That combination is why things came together so quickly...
Service and schedule changes head to the Comox Valley to accommodate 5th Street Bridge construction project
COMOX VALLEY — Starting April 15, 2021, most trip times will be impacted for the duration of the 5th Street Bridge construction project in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System. In addition, part of the Downtown Exchange (stop on Cliffe Avenue) will be relocated across the street from its current location to the other side...
Canada and British Columbia invest in public transit infrastructure to improve capacity, safety, and service in Greater Victoria
The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities of the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Investments in public transit infrastructure during this extraordinary time help create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and make our communities more inclusive and resilient. British Columbians need safe, accessible, and reliable public transit to get to work, school and...
New double decker buses coming to Victoria
VICTORIA – The first of 11 new double decker buses is ready to enter service in the Victoria Regional Transit System and provide safe, reliable transportation for customers across the region. The first Enviro500 bus is expected to enter limited service tomorrow, with the others joining the active fleet over the following weeks. Each bus...
Seasonal service changes headed to the Whistler Transit System
WHISTLER — Starting April 6, 2021, transit customers in Whistler can expect regular seasonal services changes to take effect in the Whistler Transit System. BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler work hard to match service with ridership demand, which is why we offer more service in the winter and summer and less in...
New transit facility and CNG buses for Central Fraser Valley
CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY – A virtual celebration was held today to commemorate the completion of a new transit operations and maintenance facility for the Central Fraser Valley Regional Transit System. The new site, located at 3032 Gladys Avenue in Abbotsford, opened in December 2020 and is part of the larger Central Fraser Valley Transit Future...
Schedule improvements make their way to the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – BC Transit is announcing a service change in the Victoria Regional Transit System effective Monday, April 5, 2021. BC Transit continues to work hard to provide reliable service for our customers, throughout the transit system. This service change will look to improve on-time performance through schedule changes on various routes. Schedule improvements will...
Service changes headed to Whistler
WHISTLER – BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) are announcing a service change in the Whistler Transit System effective September 8, 2020. BC Transit and the RMOW work hard to match service with demand and continue to ensure reliable transportation services are available to our customers. In addition to the annual seasonal...
Join us in thanking transit drivers on Transit Driver Appreciation Day!
CORPORATE – BC Transit is showing our appreciation for our bus drivers on Transit Driver Appreciation Day (TDAD). Bus drivers are integral to their communities, and the pandemic has put a spotlight on the essential need for our team on the road. On March 18, help us give thanks to the hard-working bus drivers across...
Have your say in the Prince Rupert and Port Edward Transit Systems
PRINCE RUPERT – BC Transit, the City of Prince Rupert and the District of Port Edward are seeking the public’s feedback on proposed changes and ways we can improve transit in the Prince Rupert and Port Edward Transit Systems. BC Transit is seeking input from the public to identify transit priorities. The feedback shared will...