Fall service levels return to UBCO Connector
Vernon – Starting Tuesday, September 4, route 90 UBCO Connector will reinstate its regular fall service schedule, making it easier for North Okanagan students, faculty and staff to get to the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus when classes are back in session. Two midday trips in each direction will be restored on this route....
Service and fare changes coming to Williams Lake in the fall
Williams Lake – This September, transit riders in Williams Lake will benefit from the addition of two new weekday trips on routes 1 Community Bus and 3 South Lakeside each, and from a simplified ticket price. Effective Tuesday, September 4, the two new trips on route 1 Community Bus will leave Boitanio Park at 1:45...
Minor schedule changes coming this fall to Quesnel
Quesnel – Effective Tuesday, September 4, bus riders in the Quesnel Transit System should expect minor scheduling changes on routes 1 West Quesnel and 2 Red Bluff. The changes come in response to the relocation of the Quesnel Junior Secondary School from downtown to Red Bluff, and to better align the transit schedule to new...
Transit service improvements coming soon to Chilliwack
Chilliwack – Starting this fall, bus riders in Chilliwack will benefit from several key service changes, including the addition of new Sunday trips on most routes, improved service to Promontory Heights, and new, early morning connections to route 66 Fraser Valley Express (FVX) on weekdays. Effective Tuesday, September 4, route 4 Promontory will extend into...
New transit routes coming to Squamish this fall
Squamish – Starting Tuesday, September 4, bus riders in Squamish will benefit from the introduction of two new transit routes, which will improve service to Garibaldi Village and Quest University. “We are committed to making BC Transit service more convenient and accessible, including adding new routes where possible,” said Parliamentary Secretary Bowinn Ma on behalf...
Service changes will soon hit the road in Kelowna
Kelowna – Starting Sunday, September 2, bus riders in the Kelowna Regional Transit System can expect improved frequency and modified routing on several routes to enhance reliability and ensure better connections. Key changes involve routes serving Glenmore, and include the introduction of two new routes, 18 Glenmore/Downtown and 19 Glenmore/Orchard Park, which will replace the...
BC Transit taking another step in battery electric bus testing
VICTORIA – BC Transit is taking another step in its process of evaluating battery electric bus technology by testing a zero-emission New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE(tm) heavy duty transit bus over the next two weeks. The test will provide a better understanding of the capabilities, range, and operational processes and requirements of another electric bus type....
Transit service expansion rolling into the Comox Valley
Comox Valley – Effective Friday, August 31, transit riders in the Comox Valley will benefit from increased service levels, improved connections, and route restructuring that will enhance service to high density areas and connect people to key destinations throughout the region. This system restructuring is possible thanks to the addition of 4,000 new service hours...
New transit route coming to Kamloops this fall
Kamloops – Starting Sunday, September 2, transit users in Kamloops will benefit from additional trips on several routes, and from the introduction of a brand-new route connecting Lansdowne Exchange with Sun Rivers. This service expansion is possible thanks to the addition of 7,200 new service hours, and to the partnership between the Province of British...
Service changes coming to routes serving Osoyoos
Osoyoos – This fall, bus riders travelling from Osoyoos to Penticton or Kelowna will be able to reach their destination earlier on weekday mornings. Starting Tuesday, September 4, the first weekday morning trip on routes 40 Osoyoos/Penticton and 60 Kelowna/Osoyoos via Penticton will leave Osoyoos at 7:15 a.m., instead of the current 7:30 a.m. departure....