Transit Rider Appreciation Day
COMOX VALLEY – Monday, October 29, 2012 it’s treats only and no tricks as BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) celebrate the community’s dedicated transit riders. What a way to start the work and school week! Coffee, treats and prizes will be doled out at five prominent transit locations throughout the Comox...
Your transit - Your say
Comox Valley – BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) are expanding and improving transit service in the Comox Valley, and will welcome public feedback at four open houses on December 1 and 2. Through these sessions, BC Transit and the CVRD seek input on proposed service changes for September 2018, including the...
NextRide real-time bus location technology rolls out in the Comox Valley Regional District
Comox Valley – Transit riders in the Comox Valley are now able to plan their trips more efficiently and see where their bus is along its route, all from their smart phone or desktop. This morning, members of the public gathered in Courtenay to watch as the Comox Valley Regional District Board and local dignitaries...
Life's a Beach on BC Transit
COMOX VALLEY – It’s easy to enjoy summer with BC Transit in the Comox Valley thanks to the return of the Goose Spit Park Beach Bus. Your carefree commute to the park will run, seven days a week, from June 21 to September 7, 2014. The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit urge...
Get a free ride to the polls in the Comox Valley
Comox Valley – The Comox Valley Regional District and BC Transit are making it easier for voters to get to the polls on election day by offering free service on Saturday, October 20. Many voting locations in the Comox Valley are on or near conventional bus routes such as the new route 1 Comox Mall/Anfield...
Transit Rider Appreciation Day
Transit riders in the Comox Valley are invited to enjoy some festive refreshments and enter to win great prizes on Friday, December 14 at a Comox Valley Transit Rider Appreciation Day event. From 7:15 am to 9:45 am transit riders will be greeted at the downtown Courtenay Transit Exchange on the corner of 4th Street...
New buses arrive in BC Transit communities
Corporate – New buses have started to arrive in communities across the Province. Two different models will be delivered – the ARBOC Spirit of Mobility buses will replace buses in the current fleet, while the 30 and 35-foot Vicinity buses will expand the fleet size in select communities. “Investing in public transit infrastructure is key...
Transit service expansion rolling into the Comox Valley
Comox Valley – Effective Friday, August 31, transit riders in the Comox Valley will benefit from increased service levels, improved connections, and route restructuring that will enhance service to high density areas and connect people to key destinations throughout the region. This system restructuring is possible thanks to the addition of 4,000 new service hours...
BC Transit implementing NextRide real-time bus location technology
Corporate – BC Transit is implementing real-time bus location technology in select communities across the province. NextRide uses Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) to provide customers with real-time data on the location of their bus and its predicted arrival time at a stop. With the introduction of this technology comes a responsive website, enabling passengers to...
Catch a free ride to Victoria Day celebrations in Cumberland
Comox Valley – On Monday, May 21, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit will offer free fare on route 2 Cumberland, making it easier and more convenient to get to Victoria Day festivities. Route 2 Cumberland will run on a special holiday schedule to better connect customers to all Victoria Day activities...