Have your say for transit priorities in Lake Country
KELOWNA – BC Transit and the District of Lake Country are seeking the public’s feedback on ways we can improve transit in the Kelowna Regional Transit System for Lake Country. BC Transit is seeking input from the public to develop and identify transit priorities in the region. The feedback shared will help develop priorities in...
Have your say in the Terrace Regional Transit System
TERRACE – BC Transit and the City of Terrace are seeking the public’s feedback on ways we can improve transit in the Terrace Regional Transit System. BC Transit is seeking input from the public to develop and identify transit priorities in the region. The feedback shared will help develop a Transit Future Service Plan, which...
Bus-loving BC Transit employees tied the knot at Langford Transit Centre
Darcy Darbyshire and her husband-to-be Eli Blanchette had big plans for a tropical beach wedding on February 15th. But the pandemic had other plans, and the couple have decided to take their downsized wedding onboard a BC Transit bus. “We were supposed to get married in Cuba, but of course Covid changed that plan,” said...
South island operating services contract award
CORPORATE – BC Transit has awarded the contract to First Canada for operation of transit services on the south island, with the exception of Victoria conventional. First Canada will continue operating the Cowichan Valley conventional system, Cowichan Valley commuter, and Victoria handyDART services. As of April 1, 2021, First Canada will also begin operating the...
BC Transit named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2021
GLOBAL – For being an industry leader in offering an exceptional workplace for its 1,000 employees, BC Transit has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2021. “At BC Transit, we pride ourselves on providing our employees with a diverse, safe and engaging work environment where they can thrive and grow,” said Erinn...
Have your say on upcoming changes in the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – BC Transit is seeking the public’s feedback on upcoming service changes in the Victoria Regional Transit System. The feedback shared will help identify transit priorities for the community, which will support transit decision-making and future service improvements in Greater Victoria. As a part of an upcoming service change, route 53 Colwood Exchange/Langford Exchange...
Victoria Regional Transit Commission welcomes Government of Canada transit funding announcement
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) welcomes the sustainable transit funding announcement from the Government of Canada. While we will need to work in collaboration to determine the details, the VRTC can see the positive impact this funding will have on advancing our vision for public transportation in Greater Victoria. The Government of Canada and...
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,...
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...
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...