New bus priority lane cuts commute times
VICTORIA – The northbound bus priority lane is now open from Tolmie Avenue to the Burnside Bridges, saving commuters at least 10 minutes from Fisgard Street to Tillicum Road during peak travel times. “Investing in public transit infrastructure is vital to keeping pace with the changing needs of residents and getting them where they need...
Seasonal evening service returns to Prince Rupert for the holidays
Prince Rupert – ‘Tis the season for celebrating and shopping, and to make it a safer, more enjoyable time for all, the City of Prince Rupert and BC Transit are pleased to announce the return of extended evening service every day from December 10 to 14, and from December 17 to 21. During this time,...
Santa Bus is coming to town!
Kelowna – Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen cannot compete with the sled you’ll see next week around Kelowna! BC Transit and its regional partners* are excited to bring back the annual Santa Bus on the Kelowna Regional Transit System. For the 16th straight year, the red-nosed bus will roll through the Central Okanagan between Sunday,...
Santa Bus is comin’ to town
Victoria – It’s a Christmastime tradition in Victoria, bringing holiday cheer around the city! The Santa Bus returns for its 32nd year, with Santa and his Elf handing out candy canes and stickers to riders, to the tune of festive music. On Friday, December 14, the red-nosed, antlered BC Transit sleigh will visit downtown Victoria,...
Santa Bus is comin’ to town!
Nanaimo – A red-nosed creature with six wheels and antlers will be rolling through the Nanaimo region starting next week. The Regional District of Nanaimo and BC Transit are excited to announce that Santa Bus will make its annual appearance, starting at the Nanaimo Lions Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, December 1. The Santa Bus...
NextRide real-time bus location technology rolls out in the Kelowna Regional Transit System
KELOWNA – Transit riders within the Kelowna Regional Transit System are now able to plan their trips more efficiently and see where their bus is along its route, all from their smart phone or desktop. This afternoon, members of the public and local dignitaries gathered at the Queensway Transit Exchange along with BC Transit staff...
Your transit – Your say Proposed changes to the Central Fraser Valley Transit System
Abbotsford – BC Transit and the City of Abbotsford are seeking public input on proposed service changes in the Central Fraser Valley Transit System. The proposed service changes will help address core transit issues in Abbotsford including matching routing to ridership, and improving schedule reliability. Over the past ten years, travel times for buses in...
Get into the spirit of giving with the Kelowna Regional Transit System
Kelowna – ‘Tis the season to be giving to and thinking of others, and once again, BC Transit and its regional partners* invite you to help Stuff the Bus. On Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, you can bring your donations of cash or non-perishable food items for local food banks to the Real...
Victoria seasonal service change to take effect December 3
VICTORIA – Service levels in the Victoria Regional Transit System will be adjusted for the month of December to match the ridership levels at this time of year. As of Monday, December 3, routes serving universities and colleges will see reduced service as those institutions take their breaks. These routes include: Setting service levels to...
Get into the spirit of giving with BC Transit
Kamloops – Get into the spirit of giving this year and help The City of Kamloops and BC Transit Stuff the Bus with cash and non-perishable food items in support of the Kamloops Food Bank. Help make the City’s first Stuff the Bus event a success by bringing your donations to the Save-On-Foods located in...