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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...
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Full driver door installation request for proposals issued
BC Transit has taken another step forward in their plan to install full driver doors on their entire fleet to enhance safety. A request for proposals has been issued seeking an external organization to complete the installation of the doors in 28 communities over the next two years. The request for proposals is available on...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Cranbrook
Cranbrook handyDART services get additional hours
CRANBROOK – handyDART customers in the Cranbrook Transit System are now able to utilize additional services, thanks to 1,000 service expansion hours. BC Transit and the City of Cranbrook are pleased to announce expansion hours to handyDART services in the Cranbrook Transit System effective January 6, 2020. The expansion also includes an additional bus to...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Nanaimo
Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System gets service boost
NANAIMO – BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are announcing a service expansion of 5,900 service hours for the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System effective January 5, 2020. BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo work hard to match service with increasing demand, and this expansion will improve access for customers...