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Transit Driver Appreciation Day
WHISTLER – March 18, 2015 is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) are celebrating by saluting some of the extraordinary men and women who go the extra mile (kilometer) to safely provide exceptional customer service. Whistler Transit is proud of all employees and would like to send a...
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Compressed natural gas buses arriving in Whistler
Whistler – New compressed natural gas (CNG) BC Transit buses are set to roll into service as part of a full fleet replacement in Whistler. Buses have started to arrive in the community while the final commissioning work is completed on the CNG fueling and compressor station, and buses will be put into service in...
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Full winter service starts Wednesday, December 13
Whistler – BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler will be implementing full winter service and new routes starting Wednesday, December 13. This seasonal schedule is designed to meet service demand in Whistler during the winter months. In addition to the standard switch to full winter schedule, the Whistler Transit System will introduce new...
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Whistler transit ramps-up service with extra trips for early winter
WHISTLER – Starting Saturday, November 18, the Whistler Transit System will be offering extra service for early winter on all routes, resuming seasonal service on routes 3 Rainbow/Emerald and 4 Marketplace Shuttle, and extending customer service hours for the winter period. Early winter service runs from Saturday, November 18 through Tuesday, December 12, bringing additional...
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Potential transit service options identified for Sea to Sky corridor
Sea to Sky – BC Transit and its Sea to Sky local government partners have released a study showing there is public interest in a potential transit service connecting the communities along the Sea to Sky corridor, from Metro Vancouver to the Pemberton Valley. The Sea to Sky Corridor Regional Transit Study was a collaborative...
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RBC GranFondo returns to Whistler on Saturday, September 9, bringing free transit until 6 p.m., extra service and bus stop closures
WHISTLER – This Saturday, September 9, transit users in Whistler will be able to hop on the bus within Whistler for free until 6 in the evening, courtesy of the Resort Municipality of Whistler and the RBC GranFondo. In addition, there will be an extra shuttle bus between Whistler Village and Whistler Creek from 9...
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Free Transit Service in Whistler on Summer Weekends
WHISTLER – Starting on Canada Day, transit users in Whistler will be able to ride the bus for free on weekends and holiday Mondays throughout the summer. The free service will kick off every Saturday at 5 a.m., and remain in effect until the last bus on Sundays or holiday Mondays (July 3, August 7...
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Whistler to Receive New Bike Racks
Whistler – As of May 2017, all buses in Whistler will be fully equipped with specialized bike racks, with installation slated to begin in April 2017. This announcement follows the successful trial of two VelPorter bike rack systems this past fall. “Bike racks provide an excellent opportunity for locals and tourists alike to more easily...
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Compressed natural gas fueling station in Whistler moves to next phase
Whistler – BC Transit has signed an agreement with Clean Energy to build and maintain the compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Whistler. The $3.2 million new fueling station is expected to be operational by the end of 2017. In addition to the new fueling station, Whistler will receive 25 new CNG-powered buses in...
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Bus Security Camera Installation Begins in Whistler
Whistler – Phased installation is now underway of closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras on 18 BC Transit buses in Whistler. All medium- and heavy-duty buses acquired after 2005 will have the cameras installed, and new buses, 27 feet and longer, will be delivered with the cameras already factory-installed. A one-year evaluation (proof-of-concept) program was completed in...