?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Central Fraser Valley
New Abbotsford and Mission transit maintenance and operations facility update
Abbotsford – BC Transit is working with the City of Abbotsford on a proposal to develop a new transit operations and maintenance facility on Gladys Avenue just south of Pratt Road in Abbotsford, B.C. The existing transit operations and maintenance facility is located outside of Abbotsford at 1225 Riverside Road and cannot meet the growing...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>South Okanagan-Similkameen
Seasonal service coming to the South Okanagan in December
Osoyoos – The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, BC Transit and their local government partners are making it more convenient for transit riders in the South Okanagan to get to Penticton by offering additional service on Fridays in December. On December 1, 8, 15 and 22, route 40 Osoyoos/Penticton will be adding a morning trip, which...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Global
Electric bus trial gets on the road in Victoria
Corporate – BC Transit announced today the upcoming trial of a 40-foot battery electric transit bus to take place in Victoria for up to six months starting in January 2018. The trial will give BC Transit a better understanding of the capabilities, range, and operational processes and requirements of modern electric bus technology. The first...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Chilliwack
Hop on the bus for free to get to the Christmas parade
CHILLIWACK – This year, the City of Chilliwack and BC Transit are making it easier for people to enjoy the Chilliwack Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2. Starting at 3:00 p.m. and until end of day, passengers will be able to ride for free on all routes. To help everyone to get to and from...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>West Kootenay
Online Trip Planner Comes to West Kootenay
West Kootenay – Transit customers in West Kootenay can look forward to greater convenience in their traveling. The Transit Trip Planner is now live on their transit system website: bctransit.com/west-kootenay. “With the tap of a finger or click of a mouse, travellers in the West Kootenay region can now instantly access free transit planning information,”...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Global
BC Transit introduces full driver door proof of concept
Corporate – BC Transit is introducing an enhancement to its transit safety system by launching a full driver door. Over the past five years, BC Transit has made significant investments in both training and tools for its transit safety system, which includes: closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, driver training to diffuse situations, partnerships with first...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Vernon
New Unified Transit Fares and Passes Approved for 2018
New Unified Transit Fares and Passes Approved for 2018 The City of Vernon, the District of Coldstream and the Regional District of North Okanagan jointly approved changes to transit fares to coincide with planned service expansion and changes coming in spring 2018 in Vernon and on the Route #90 – UBCO. The simplified fare structure...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Merritt
Merritt Regional Transit System Celebrates Ten Years of Service
Merritt – The Province of BC, BC Transit, the City of Merritt, and the Nicola Valley Transportation Society are celebrating 10 years of transit service in Merritt. “Public transit plays such an important role in building healthy communities and supporting the people who live within them,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “I’m...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Whistler
Whistler transit ramps-up service with extra trips for early winter
WHISTLER – Starting Saturday, November 18, the Whistler Transit System will be offering extra service for early winter on all routes, resuming seasonal service on routes 3 Rainbow/Emerald and 4 Marketplace Shuttle, and extending customer service hours for the winter period. Early winter service runs from Saturday, November 18 through Tuesday, December 12, bringing additional...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Fort St. John
Free service to mark Remembrance Day
Fort St. John – In commemoration of Remembrance Day, this Saturday, November 11, the City of Fort St. John and BC Transit will be offering free service to all bus riders on routes 1 Northside and 2 Southside, which will run on a modified holiday schedule, operating between 8:15 a.m. and 5:35 p.m. handyDART will...