?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Merritt
Ridership on the Rise
MERRITT – The City of Merritt and BC Transit are delighted to announce ridership is on the rise – up 16.2% over last year. In its recently published annual report, BC Transit recorded 58,959 passenger trips in 2012/13 compared with 50,728 trips in 2011/12. In 2012 Merritt Transit celebrated its 5th anniversary. The system continues...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Global
41 New Medium-Duty Buses On Order
[Asset Included(Id:1403645914817;Type:Image_C)] Global – BC Transit has awarded a contract for 41 mid-size (medium-duty) buses to Grande West Transportation International Ltd., a company based in Aldergrove, B.C. The new 30-foot, two-door ‘Vicinity’ buses are being purchased to replace older buses that are nearing the end of their service lives and will be delivered by the...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>West Kootenay
Seniors ride for free on their day
West Kootenay – To celebrate National Seniors’ Day, BC Transit and its regional partners* are pleased to offer free fares for seniors on Monday, October 1. To enjoy a free ride, customers 65 years of age and over only need to present their valid ID upon boarding. The free fare will apply all day to...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kamloops
Customer Apprecation Day
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops and BC Transit hosted a Customer Appreciation celebration on October 1, 2014. The surprise event was held during the peak morning commute from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Kamloops’ busiest transit exchanges. Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar and BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha were personally thanking and...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley
BC Transit and the Comox Cup
COMOX VALLEY – Game On! Buses rerouted. In support of the Comox Cup Adult Road Hockey Tournament on Comox Avenue, BC Transit is diverting two routes. The tournament runs from Friday, June 15 at 6 pm to Sunday, June 17 at 7 pm. Comox Street is closed to traffic for the duration so Routes #3...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Port Alberni
BC Transit Rider Appreciation Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI – On Friday, September 7, 2012 BC Transit and the City of Port Alberni are celebrating our community’s dedicated transit customers. BC Transit Chief Operating Officer Mike Davis and Port Alberni Mayor John Douglas will be handing out cupcakes along with BC Transit safety lights, stickers and magnets. The BC Transit Rider Appreciation...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
Transit service rerouted to support Car Free Day YYJ 2017
VICTORIA – Once again this year, BC Transit is proud to be a partner in the third annual Car Free YYJ 2017 on Sunday, June 18. With a nine-block stretch of Douglas Street being blocked off to traffic for much of the day, there will be changes in regular transit service in the downtown core....
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>South Okanagan-Similkameen
Additional transit service lined up for Peach Festival
Penticton – Once again this year, the City of Penticton and BC Transit are making it easier for people to skip the parking and take the bus to the Peach Festival. From Wednesday, August 8, to Sunday, August 12, route 5 Main Street will provide additional service, including Saturday-level service on Sunday. The route will...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
Your transit - Your say
WEST KELOWNA – BC Transit will welcome public feedback at two transit open houses in West Kelowna on Friday, August 25. The sessions are part of the Transit Future Action Plan for the Kelowna Regional Transit System, and aim to identify service options and expansion priorities exclusive to the communities on the westside of Kelowna....
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Prince George
$1 Trips on Canada Day
PRINCE GEORGE – BC Transit and the City of Prince George are going loonie on Canada Day. All transit trips are $1 on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm. The one day discount is intended to encourage residents to leave their driving and parking worries at home on Canada’s 147th birthday....