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....
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...
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....
$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....
YOUR TRANSIT - YOUR SAY
WHISTLER – BC Transit welcomes public feedback at three transit open houses in Whistler on Wednesday, June 21. The sessions are being held in partnership with the Resort Municipality of Whistler, and seek input on proposed changes to the following routes: • 1 Valley Connector • 2 Whistler Creek/Cheakamus • 3 Rainbow/Emerald These proposed changes...
Holiday Stuff the Bus
VICTORIA – BC Transit and its employees need your help to Stuff the Bus for the Mustard Seed Food Bank and Our Place Society. The 13th Annual Stuff the Bus will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Tillicum Mall. Over the past 13 years, nearly $140,000 has been collected in support of...
Free Rides on Election Day
PORT ALBERNI – The City of Port Alberni and BC Transit are pleased to provide FREE rides on conventional transit services on Saturday, November 15, 2014. The free rides are intended to encourage all eligible residents to vote in the municipal election. For more information on fares, routes and schedules please call 250.723.3341 or consult...
Check out our ride: BC Transit brings a bus to two schools in Cranbrook
BC Transit and the City of Cranbrook are encouraging students at Parkland School and Laurie School to get onboard. During lunch hours this week a BC Transit bus will be outside of the schools for students to explore, talk to a driver, and learn how to read a riders guide. The goal of bringing the...
Hop on the bus for free to celebrate Canada Day in Chilliwack
Chilliwack – To make it easier for everyone in Chilliwack to celebrate Canada Day and to get to the festivities at Townsend Park, the City of Chilliwack and BC Transit will offer free service on all transit routes on Sunday, July 1. As part of the celebration, route 2 Evans will offer additional trips, running...
Rock the Shores with BC Transit
VICTORIA – BC Transit is partnering with organizers of Rock The Shores to provide extra transit service to the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre in Colwood on July 13 and 14, 2013. Last year, thousands of people packed the Juan de Fuca Recreation (lower field) to listen to world-class musicians. Many of those Rock The...