Holiday transit service across the province
BC Transit and its partners are advising transit users of some changes being made to service over the holidays in regions across the province. We ask that you check with your local service website for updated holiday hours. Service on December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1 could include regular service, weekend-level service, limited...
New Year’s Eve service on BC Transit across the province
BC Transit and its government partners will be offering special service for New Year’s Eve in regions across the province, on December 31, 2023. Central Fraser Valley – There will be extended Sunday service for New Year’s Eve on some routes. To view the extended service, please click here. Kamloops – Buses in Kamloops will...
Ski shuttle returns to Kimberley
BC Transit and the City of Kimberley are happy to announce the return of the free ski shuttle, effective December 27, 2023. The Peak to Platzl Downtown Shuttle is a free service that takes passengers from the Kimberley Alpine Resort to the downtown shops, pubs and restaurants, helping to support local tourism. This free shuttle...
Free and safe transit for Grade 12 students with GradPASS
BC Transit and its local government partners are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating high school students. Schools in more than 70 communities across British Columbia take part in the program that allows Grade 12 students to ride the bus for free, any two days during the month of June. The GradPASS...
BC Transit upgrading riders with free Transit Royale subscriptions to enhance trip planning experience
It’s important for BC Transit customers to have trip-planning options that best suit their needs, and customers who use the Transit app will soon see an enhanced version that offers additional features to further improve the transit experience, at no extra cost to them. Beginning May 4, BC Transit will be providing riders with free...
Kimberley ski shuttle wraps up for the season
BC Transit and the City of Kimberley are announcing the end the free ski shuttle for the season. The last day for service on the route 23 Peak to Platzl ski shuttle will take place on April 9, 2023. Thanks for another great season and we’ll see you again in December! For more information on...
BC Transit marks Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
They safely get customers where they need to go, keep the buses on the road, optimize the schedules and support transportation service you can rely on – they are your transit workers. This month, BC Transit and its partners are thanking them for all they do. “We saw throughout the pandemic the importance of a...
BC Transit named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023
For the third year in a row, BC Transit has been recognized for its exceptional workplace as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023. BC Transit has more than 1,000 employees with a wide range of careers that include drivers, maintenance and administration. “It’s an honour to be recognized as one of our province’s top...
Free ski shuttle returns to Kimberley for the season
BC Transit and the City of Kimberley are announcing the return of the free ski shuttle service, effective December 27, 2022. Route 23 Peak to Platzl Ski Shuttle will offer free service between the base of Kimberley Alpine Resort to the on-mountain accommodations, downtown shops and restaurants, helping to support local tourism. This free shuttle...
Heat warnings in effect throughout province for BC Transit customers
BC Transit reminds customers that Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for many communities in British Columbia, with some extremely high temperatures expected through the long weekend. Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors. It’s important to...