BC Transit celebrating sustainability for Earth Day
Public transit plays an important role in combating climate change, and BC Transit has several ongoing initiatives related to sustainability that align with Earth Day, which is taking place next Tuesday, April 22.
Red Mountain ski bus ends April 6
BC Transit and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary are advising customers that the West Kootenay Transit system ski bus, route 48 to Red Mountain, will end service on Sunday April 6, 2025.
BC Transit celebrating Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
On March 18, BC Transit and our partners are thanking transit workers for their ongoing commitment to providing safe, reliable service for our customers in the roughly 130 communities they serve.
Service expansion in West Kootenay region
BC Transit and the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary are announcing a service change, effective January 6, 2025.
Red Mountain Ski Bus back in service for the season
BC Transit, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the Regional District of Central Kootenay are advising customers that the West Kootenay Transit system ski bus to Red Mountain returns on December 14, 2024.
Final Reminder – Changes to Fare Product Sales
Effective December 1, 2024, BC Transit will cease the sale of legacy scratch-off paper DayPASS, 10 Ticket, Adult Monthly Pass, Student/Senior Monthly Pass, Student Semester Pass, and Post-Secondary Semester Pass fare products in the West Kootenay Transit System in favour of convenient Umo enabled alternatives.
Reminder – Upcoming Changes to Fare Product Sales
Effective December 1, 2024, BC Transit will cease the sale of legacy scratch-off paper DayPASS, 10 Ticket, Adult Monthly Pass, Student/Senior Monthly Pass, Student Semester Pass, and Post-Secondary Semester Pass fare products in the West Kootenay Transit System in favour of convenient Umo enabled alternatives.
Free transit on provincial election day
BC Transit and many local government partners across the province are offering free transit on Saturday, October 19, 2024, for the provincial elections.
Upcoming Changes to Fare Product Sales
Effective December 1, 2024, BC Transit will cease the sale of legacy scratch-off paper DayPASS, 10 Ticket, Adult Monthly Pass, Student/Senior Monthly Pass, Student Semester Pass, and Post-Secondary Semester Pass fare products.
Umo Digital Fares Live in the West Kootenays
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the West Kootenay Regional Transit System. Umo introduces contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best options for their lifestyle and travel habits.