Take the bus to Ruckle Part this summer
SALT SPRING ISLAND – Starting Wednesday, June 28, the Salt Spring Island Transit System will resume service to Ruckle Park for the summer, with route 9 Ruckle Park connecting Fulford Harbour with Beaver Point and Ruckle Park. In addition to this popular summer route, route 2 Fulford Harbour will add two extra trips a day...
School's Out and Transit Rides are Free
DUNCAN – When that last school bell heralds the official start of summer, BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) have a special reward for students: eight days of free bus rides. “The start of summer holidays is an exciting time for students,” said Manuel Achadinha, BC Transit President and Chief Executive Officer....
Ride the Bus for Free on Canada's 150th Birthday
CHILLIWACK – To celebrate Canada Day, the City of Chilliwack and BC Transit are offering free service on all Chilliwack Transit routes on July 1, making it easier to get to and from the festivities at Townsend Park and Evergreen Hall. There will also be additional buses on route 2 Evans throughout the day, with...
Get Extra Mileage from Your Canada Day DayPASS
Sunshine Coast – The Sunshine Coast Regional District and BC Transit are celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday by giving transit riders in the Sunshine Coast Regional Transit System the gift of an extra day of bus riding with any DayPASS used on July 1. If you use a DayPASS to get around on Canada Day, make...
Ride the Bus for Free on Canada Day
Port Alberni – To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday this July 1, the City of Port Alberni and BC Transit will be offering free bus service on route 4 Crosstown, which will operate the usual Sunday and holiday schedule. The free service will make it easier to get to and from the festivities—from the 40th Annual...
Celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday with a Free Ride
COMOX VALLEY – On July 1, the Comox Valley will celebrate Canada’s milestone birthday in style, and BC Transit is making it easier than ever for you to get to the festivities. The Comox Valley Regional District and BC Transit are offering free transit service so you can avoid traffic and enjoy the parade and...
Free Transit Service in Whistler on Summer Weekends
WHISTLER – Starting on Canada Day, transit users in Whistler will be able to ride the bus for free on weekends and holiday Mondays throughout the summer. The free service will kick off every Saturday at 5 a.m., and remain in effect until the last bus on Sundays or holiday Mondays (July 3, August 7...
South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System alignment better supports passengers
South Okanagan-Similkameen – The South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System will make travel easier for customers by introducing a new fare structure, rider’s guide and website. Previously, the five separate systems in the region had their own rider’s guide and fare structure. To make things easier for passengers, the local government partners have agreed on a new...
New Highway 16 routes between Prince George and Smithers start Monday
BURNS LAKE – New transit services will start running on June 19 connecting the northern communities of Burns Lake, Prince George and Smithers. The routes are part of the Highway 16 transit plan and the Province of B.C.’s Highway 16 Transportation Action Plan. “The two new routes will better connect people and communities along the...
Summer Transit Service Improvements Respond to Public Feedback
Kamloops – Heading into the summer, transit users in Kamloops will see service improvements on key routes. Traditionally, summer coincides with lower ridership and seasonal service reductions. Following input from customers in response to service changes last summer, there will be improved service on the following routes that will benefit commuters and other customers: Routes...