Transit service rerouted to support Car Free 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....
Celebrate Bus to Work Week in Campbell River
Campbell River – BC Transit and the City of Campbell River are inviting you to get on board with Bus to Work Week September 26 to 30. It is the second bus to work week in Campbell River, following a successful event in 2015. People riding the bus during the week will receive a scratch-and-win...
Transit service disruptions due to IRONMAN event
WHISTLER – The Resort Municipality of Whistler and BC Transit are advising transit users of major service disruptions within the Whistler Transit System this Sunday, July 30, between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. due to the popular Subaru IRONMAN Canada event. The most significant disruptions will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with...
Second Annual Seniors' Tour
DAWSON CREEK – Back by popular demand, BC Transit and the City of Dawson Creek are teaming up to provide a second annual bus awareness tour for seniors. The June 20, 2012 tour is designed to help seniors learn more about navigating their city using public transportation. The day-long tour is already sold out. Twenty-nine...
Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System celebrates two milestone anniversaries
Cowichan Valley – This year, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit are celebrating 25 years of transit service in the Cowichan Valley, and a decade of interregional service to Greater Victoria on board the Cowichan Valley Commuter. “It’s amazing to see how far we have come with local transit services in a...
Free Rides on Canada Day!
CAMPBELL RIVER – Feel free to let BC Transit operators take care of your driving worries on Canada Day. BC Transit and the City of Campbell River are encouraging everyone to enjoy a safe and happy holiday by taking a free ride on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. This is the fifth consecutive year Campbell River...
Transit Rider Appreciation Day
COMOX VALLEY – Monday, October 29, 2012 it’s treats only and no tricks as BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) celebrate the community’s dedicated transit riders. What a way to start the work and school week! Coffee, treats and prizes will be doled out at five prominent transit locations throughout the Comox...
Free handyDART to Family Fun Day at Antique Machinery Park
QUESNEL – On Saturday June 23, 2012 BC Transit and the City of Quesnel are pleased to provide free handyDART service to Family Fun Day at the Antique Machinery Park. Bus hours will run from 11 am until 4 pm. handyDART is a door-to-door service that must be reserved through Quesnel Transit. Pre-approved clients can...
Kelowna Regional Transit System celebrates its 40th anniversary
Kelowna – Join BC Transit, the City of Kelowna, and regional partners to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Kelowna Regional Transit System on July 4, 2017. The event will include remarks by City of Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran and BC Transit Director of Regional Transit Services Kevin Schubert. Cupcakes will be served to thank...
Creston Annual Tour of Lights
CRESTON – The Town of Creston, Regional District of Central Kootenay, BC Transit, Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce and CV Spirit Committee invite everyone to participate in the Creston Annual Tour of Lights. Transit customers can view the best decorated homes and businesses in the Creston Valley while their bus operator does the driving. Tours...