Fall transit improvements will connect better with BC Ferries
Sunshine Coast – This fall, transit users in the Sunshine Coast will find it much easier to get to the Langdale Ferry Terminal, thanks to expanded bus service on routes 1 Sechelt/Langdale Ferry and 90 Sechelt/Langdale Express. Starting October 10, route 1 will offer extended hours every day, as well as service up Field Road...
Fall service changes coming to Salt Spring Island
SALT SPRING ISLAND – Starting Sunday, October 1, a new fall transit schedule will be in effect on Salt Spring Island, offering additional weekday morning trips on routes 1 Ganges Local, 3 Vesuvius, 4 Long Harbour and 5 Fernwood—an improvement over last fall’s service. Other service changes will address the regular end-of-summer drop in service...
Service improvements coming to Smithers, Telkwa and Moricetown
Smithers – Starting October 2, transit users in the Smithers Regional Transit System will find it easier to travel between Telkwa and Smithers, and to get around within Moricetown. The bus between Smithers and Telkwa will now run as route 22 Smithers/Telkwa, offering more convenient timing for afternoon and evening trips, including a 5:25 p.m....
New buses arriving in Prince Rupert and Port Edward
Prince Rupert – Five new BC Transit Vicinity buses are coming to Prince Rupert and Port Edward. Three 30-foot buses will arrive this fall, and two 35-foot buses will arrive in 2018. “Our government is committed to investing in transit – it makes services accessible and life more affordable for British Columbians,” said Claire Trevena,...
Saturday transit service between Cowichan and Victoria
Cowichan Valley – Saturday transportation options between the Cowichan Valley Regional District and Greater Victoria are expanding this fall. Starting October 14, new route 44 Victoria/44 Duncan will operate express transit service on Saturdays with three daily round trips between the two regions. This service complements the successful weekday Cowichan Valley Commuter (CVC) service launched...
New buses arriving in Kitimat
Kitimat – Five new BC Transit Vicinity buses are coming to Kitimat. Two 30-foot buses will arrive this fall, and three 35-foot buses will arrive in 2018. “Our government is committed to investing in transit – it makes services accessible and life more affordable for British Columbians,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure....
New buses coming to Terrace
Terrace – Three new BC Transit Vicinity buses are set to arrive in Terrace in 2018. “Our government is committed to investing in transit – it makes services accessible and life more affordable for British Columbians,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “We anticipate the inclusion of CCTV cameras on these buses will...
New buses arriving in the Comox Valley
Comox Valley – Four new BC Transit Vicinity buses are coming to the Comox Valley this fall. “Our government is committed to investing in transit – it makes services accessible and life more affordable for British Columbians,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “We anticipate the inclusion of CCTV cameras on these buses...
New UBC Okanagan Transit Exchange improves the customer experience
Kelowna – The Kelowna transit exchange project at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan campus is now welcoming customers and transit buses. The UBC Okanagan exchange includes six new bus bays, one drop-off area and four bus layover stations, as well as transit shelters, transit lanes on Alumni Avenue and Transit Way, and bicycle...
RBC GranFondo returns to Whistler on Saturday, September 9, bringing free transit until 6 p.m., extra service and bus stop closures
WHISTLER – This Saturday, September 9, transit users in Whistler will be able to hop on the bus within Whistler for free until 6 in the evening, courtesy of the Resort Municipality of Whistler and the RBC GranFondo. In addition, there will be an extra shuttle bus between Whistler Village and Whistler Creek from 9...