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Organizations in British Columbia collaborate for a safer B.C. to source and distribute one million masks in support of safe, essential travel
Recognizing that we all have a role to play in taking action to protect our communities from the continued impact of COVID-19, particularly with the indefinite extension of public health restrictions, Deloitte Canada is joining forces with leading B.C. organizations including TransLink, OEC Group, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), BC Ferries, BCAA, SCI, and BC Transit,...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
BC Transit and CUPE Local 4500 new agreement ratification
BC Transit and employees represented by CUPE Local 4500 have ratified a new agreement under the B.C. government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate. The agreement focuses on improving business services and ensuring fair and affordable compensation. CUPE Local 4500 represents approximately 20 Transit Supervisors and Transit Communications Coordinators working at BC Transit. The agreement includes: For...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kamloops
Kamloops customer sings praises of handyDART
Linda Bonner has been a resident at Riverbend Seniors Community in Kamloops for nearly five years, but she has been a regular handyDART customer for a lot longer. Simply put, this door-to-door service has changed her life. “I gave up driving a long time ago, and I use a walker to get around,” said Linda...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Powell River
Service provider change coming to paratransit and handyDART
POWELL RIVER – Beginning April 1, 2021, the City of Powell River will be assuming rural paratransit and handyDART operations in the region, creating long-term, reliable transit services for our customers. The existing operating agreements for rural paratransit and handyDART service will expire on March 31. The City of Powell River, as the current operator...
RDN driver uses previous training to help save a life
On Friday, January 22, Terry Keogh was driving the route 30 NRGH in the RDN. As he approached a stop at Fitzwilliam Street and Victoria Crescent, several people were frantically trying to get his attention. After safely parking his bus, Terry got off to find a female on the sidewalk, unconscious and not breathing. “I...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Revelstoke
Public engagement planned for Revelstoke Transit System
REVELSTOKE – BC Transit and the City of Revelstoke are seeking the public’s feedback on ways we can improve transit in the Revelstoke Transit System. BC Transit is seeking input from the public to identify transit priorities. The feedback shared will help develop a Transit Future Service Plan, which will support transit decision-making, service and...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Squamish
Public engagement planned for Squamish Transit System
SQUAMISH – BC Transit and the District of Squamish are seeking the public’s feedback on ways transit can be improved in the Squamish Transit System. The public will be asked to identify transit priorities on topics such as frequency of service and expanded routes in order to work towards building a transit system that will...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Whistler
Public engagement planned for Whistler Transit System
WHISTLER – BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler are seeking the public’s feedback on ways we can improve transit in the Whistler Transit System. BC Transit is seeking input from the public to identify transit priorities. The feedback shared will help develop a Transit Future Action Plan, which will support transit decision-making, service...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>South Okanagan-Similkameen
Service change brings route 70 to Peachland
PENTICTON – BC Transit and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen* are announcing a service change in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System effective January 4, 2021. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. This service change will introduce the addition of new stops for route 70 Kelowna/Penticton in the District of Peachland. The need...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Nanaimo
Service Changes head to the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System
NANAIMO – BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are announcing a seasonal service change in the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System effective January 3, 2021. This service change will improve service reliability of routes throughout the transit system. Schedule adjustments will be implemented on several routes to improve transfers and operational efficiencies....