Holiday Service – Check Your Local Schedule
Global – Bus service levels will vary in each BC Transit community for the holidays: Christmas Day (Dec. 25), Boxing Day (Dec. 26), New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), as well as New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31). If you are not sure what your local service levels are, please call your local customer service (see Contact...
Ring in the New Year safely with free bus service
Port Alberni – To help everyone enjoy their New Year’s festivities safely, the City of Port Alberni and BC Transit are pleased to provide free bus service on the evening of Monday, December 31. The free service will apply from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Transit service on the Port Alberni Transit System will run...
Routing and bus stop changes in Victoria take effect January 2
Victoria – The new year will be kicking off in Victoria with some routing and bus stop changes starting on January 2, 2019 to help speed up commute times. These changes will primarily take effect around Uptown and are aimed at taking advantage of the transit priority signal at Carey Road and Douglas Street. It...
Holiday transit service features free rides on New Year’s Eve
Campbell River – The Campbell River Transit System will operate on special schedules over the Christmas/New Year’s season. As well, the City of Campbell River and BC Transit are pleased to offer free rides on December 31, so everyone can ring in the New Year safely. The free New Year’s Eve service will be in...
Get home safely on New Year’s Eve with BC Transit
Kamloops – Everyone in Kamloops can be sure to ring in the New Year safely, as the City of Kamloops and BC Transit will offer extended evening service, with the last trip of the night leaving after midnight on most routes. To view the full extended evening schedule, click here. Regular fares will apply. Transit...
Island Health Honours Victoria Transit Operator
A cup of coffee and the freedom to go places on public transit. Many of us just take these basic necessities for granted. But for those living with mental illness, ordering a cup of coffee or riding the bus can be intimidating and even stressful. So when Island Health’s Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Advisory...
Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next scheduled public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Time: 9:00 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/dec-18-2018 Media contact: Jonathon Dyck BC...
UBCO Route takes Christmas Break
Vernon – Over the Christmas and New Year’s period, there will be reduced service on Route 90 UBCO Connector. This is due to the drop in demand during this time of year. The reduced service will apply between Wednesday, December 19, 2018, and Tuesday, January 1, 2019. During this period, Route 90 will run four...
Free evening service on New Year’s Eve in Abbotsford, Mission
Central Fraser Valley – To help everyone enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities safely, on Monday, December 31, the City of Abbotsford, the District of Mission and BC Transit are pleased to offer extended evening service on several routes, free of charge. The free New Year’s Eve service will be in effect between 6:00 p.m. and...
Get on board for Mount Waddington’s annual Tour of Lights
Mount Waddington – Once again, the Port Hardy Seniors’ Christmas Lights Tour will return this holiday season on Tuesday, December 11. Join us at 5:45 p.m. at the Port Hardy Visitor Center (7250 Market Street) for a reception and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies before embarking on a free and fabulous Christmas lights tour. Tour...