?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kitimat
Kitimat Transit System Temporary Service Reduction Update
BC Transit, the District of Kitimat and Pacific Western Transportation are working towards getting back to regular service. We are working towards a phased approach to work up to full service to ensure that it is sustainable and to minimize impacts to customers. Starting February 19, handyDART service will increase to full hours from 7...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
CNG buses arrive to complement Victoria’s fleet
VICTORIA – New heavy-duty compressed natural gas (CNG) buses are now operating in the Victoria Regional Transit System. The addition of CNG buses will be gradual throughout the year as buses are delivered. In total, 46 heavy-duty CNG buses and 25 medium-duty CNG buses will be added to the fleet by the end of this...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Powell River
Have your say – Help shape the Powell River Regional Transit System’s fare structure
POWELL RIVER – BC Transit, the qathet Regional District and the City of Powell River are seeking the public’s feedback on fare options in the Powell River Regional Transit System. BC Transit is currently working to provide advice and recommendations to the City of Powell River and qathet Regional District on their fare structure. Powell...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Global
BC Transit's new strategic plan positions public transportation
BC Transit is releasing a new strategic plan with a focus on being part of the solution for the challenges impacting communities across the province. Public transportation has been operating in British Columbia for 130 years, and our role as a sustainable transportation solution will not change. We will strive to deliver exceptional customer service...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
BC Transit and Unifor Local 333 ratify agreement
BC Transit and employees represented by Unifor Local 333 have ratified a new agreement under the B.C. government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate. The agreement focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation. Unifor Local 333 represents approximately 650 drivers, service and maintenance staff working at BC Transit. The agreement includes: For...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
BC Transit and Unifor 333 Reach Tentative Agreement
VICTORIA – BC Transit and Unifor Local 333 are pleased to announce a tentative labour agreement has been reached. Review and ratification of the agreement by Unifor 333 members and the BC Transit Board of Directors will take place over the next few weeks. Details of the agreement will not be released until after ratification....
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
Have your say – Esquimalt and View Royal Local Area Transit Plan open houses
VICTORIA – BC Transit is seeking public input and feedback through open houses in the Esquimalt and View Royal local areas for phase two of the Local Area Transit Plans on February 5, February 10 and February 14. Changes under consideration in the Esquimalt and View Royal areas include improvements to local transit routes, implementing...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kitimat
Kitimat Transit System temporary service reduction
BC Transit is announcing a temporary service reduction in Kitimat due to staffing shortages starting today.During the temporary service reduction, service will run as follows for the conventional system: *Monday to Friday will have runs starting at 7:30 a.m. and the last runs start before 7:30 p.m. Any runs scheduled to start after 7:30 p.m....
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Campbell River, Comox Valley, Port Alberni
Central island operating service providers update
BC Transit has awarded the contract to operate conventional and custom transit services in the Port Alberni Transit System, the Campbell River Transit System, and the Comox Valley Transit System to PWTransit Canada Ltd., a member of the Pacific Western Group of Companies. The contract comes into effect April 1, 2020. Pacific Western has acquired...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
Have your say – Broadmead and Cordova Bay Local Area Transit Plan open houses
VICTORIA – BC Transit is seeking public input and feedback through open houses in the Broadmead and Cordova Bay local areas for phase two of the Local Area Transit Plans from January 20 until January 23. Changes under consideration in the Broadmead and Cordova Bay areas include improvements to local transit routes, implementing new routes...