Organizations in British Columbia collaborate for a safer B.C. to source and distribute one million masks in support of safe, essential travel
Recognizing that we all have a role to play in taking action to protect our communities from the continued impact of COVID-19, particularly with the indefinite extension of public health restrictions, Deloitte Canada is joining forces with leading B.C. organizations including TransLink, OEC Group, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), BC Ferries, BCAA, SCI, and BC Transit,...
BC Transit and CUPE Local 4500 new agreement ratification
BC Transit and employees represented by CUPE Local 4500 have ratified a new agreement under the B.C. government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate. The agreement focuses on improving business services and ensuring fair and affordable compensation. CUPE Local 4500 represents approximately 20 Transit Supervisors and Transit Communications Coordinators working at BC Transit. The agreement includes: For...
Service changes head to the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – BC Transit is announcing a service change in the Victoria Regional Transit System on Monday, January 4, 2021. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. This service change will see minor adjustments to service levels on routes throughout the transit system. Please check our website for new route schedules. As part...
Blast from the past: BC Transit takes double decker back in time
VICTORIA – Bus 9001, the first double decker to enter service in Victoria, has once again hit the streets in its original colours and design as part of BC Transit’s anniversary celebrations. This year marks 20 years of double decker buses in the Victoria Regional Transit System, the first of their kind in North America....
Stuff the Bus event returns to help those in need during the holidays
VICTORIA – BC Transit is pleased to announce the return of the annual Stuff the Bus event in Greater Victoria. The event, which was previously cancelled, will give locals a chance to help those in need in the Greater Victoria region by packing a bus full of goodies. BC Transit recognizes the change in direction...
Cancellation of Stuff the Bus event
VICTORIA – For the continued safety of volunteers and customers, BC Transit has cancelled the annual Stuff the Bus event in Victoria to ensure continued alignment with public health orders. We understand the importance of donations this time of year and although the event is cancelled, we encourage people to reach out directly to our...
Victoria Celebrates 20 Years of Double Decker Buses
VICTORIA – This year marks the 20th anniversary of double decker buses in the Victoria Regional Transit System. BC Transit is acknowledging the impact of these buses on the region, and the forthcoming retirement of the first 10 that entered service, with a number of planned activities. On August 1, 2000, 10 double deckers rolled...
Santa Bus is coming to town!
VICTORIA – Oh, what fun it is to ride on the Santa Bus! BC Transit is excited to bring a little joy to the world once again this year. Folks should be on the lookout for the annual Santa Bus making its way around town in the Victoria Regional Transit System. You can catch a...
BC Transit announces Transit as our endorsed mobility app
To improve the transit experience for customers, BC Transit is pleased to announce Transit as our endorsed mobility app. Transit is available for use in 18 BC Transit systems. Transit utilizes our real-time technology on buses in seven communities, in addition to crowd-sourcing through the app, to provide trip information to customers. A list of...
Free transit service for Remembrance Day in the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – To commemorate Remembrance Day and to thank retired and active military personnel, BC Transit will be offering free transit service in the Victoria Regional Transit System on November 11, 2020. While the style of celebration may be shifting during this time, BC Transit will still be offering free service to honour those who...