BC Transit Recognized with Natural Gas Transit Fleet Program 2019 Award from NGVAmerica
BC Transit is being recognized with the Natural Gas Transit Fleet Program 2019 award from Natural Gas Vehicle America. Clean Energy, our partner that builds and maintains our compressed natural gas fueling stations, nominated BC Transit for the award. Compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and fueling was introduced within the BC Transit fleet in Nanaimo...
Free transit service to mark Remembrance Day
REGIONAL – To commemorate Remembrance Day and to thank the men and women who serve or have served in the Canadian Armed Forces, select communities across B.C. will be offering free transit services to retired and active military personnel. BC Transit supports those bus drivers who choose to stop their bus, if it is safe...
Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next scheduled public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Time: 9 a.m. to noon (PST) Location: BC Transit (Boardroom), 520 Gorge Road East, Victoria For more information on the VRTC, or to view the agenda online, visit https://www.bctransit.com/about/funding-and-governance/victoria-regional-transit-commission/meetings/nov-5-2019 Media contact: BC Transit communications...
Get your Moustache mojo on for Movember
What makes a moustache cool? Is it the style, the look, or that it is grown for a good cause? November signals the coming of the winter months, when you want to bundle up tight and keep warm by the fire. It also brings with it the tradition of growing your moustache for the Movember...
Be safe — be seen on All Hallows’ Eve
REGIONAL – It’s that time of year once again when grizzly ghosts and ghastly goblins growl and groan through the streets trick or treating. BC Transit would like to remind everyone that our buses will be ready to get you to your destinations safely throughout the night. Here are some tips to stay safe while...
It’s not a trick — free transit for Hallowe’en Fest
PRINCE RUPERT – Ditch the broom and hop on a bus to the 32nd Annual Hallowe’en Fest for free in the Prince Rupert Transit System. BC Transit and the City of Prince Rupert are pleased to provide free transit to all the ghosts and goblins out trick or treating on Halloween. Free transit will be...
Free transit on election day in your community
GLOBAL – BC Transit and 13 local government partners across the province will be offering free transit on federal election day, Monday, October 21. The free transit will help make it easier for residents to get to the polls and cast their ballots. Take advantage of free transit in the following communities: For more information...
Motorists Urged To Plan Ahead As Victoria Street West Paving Proceeds October 11
Kamloops, BC – On Friday, October 11, crews will be paving three lanes (two eastbound and one westbound) on Victoria Street West from The Mustard Seed to Boomers Automotive. Motorists should expect significant delays and may want to consider taking alternate routes that day. Transit users should also expect significant delays. Routes 1 – Tranquille,...
Thanksgiving Day is Oct. 14 – Check Your Schedule
Thanksgiving Day – Bus service levels will vary in each BC Transit community for the Thanksgiving Day statutory holiday on Monday, October 14. If you are not sure what your local service levels are, please call your local customer service (see Contact tab at top right of this page) or check the Holiday Service page...
Have your say – Help shape the future of your transit system
PORT ALBERNI – BC Transit and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District are inviting the public to give feedback to help shape the future of transit in the Alberni-Clayoquot region. BC Transit is seeking input from the public that will help form a report outlining options to improve transit in the Alberni Valley Electoral Areas. Members of...