Santa Bus Rides Are A Sweet Deal
POWELL RIVER – BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the Regional District of Powell River are getting into the spirit of the season with the return of the beloved Santa Bus. Rides are just $.25 per passenger. Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves are making the journey from the North Pole to Powell...
"Let It Snow" - 2014 Holiday Card
Let It Snow! Oh the weather outside is frightful But this bus is so delightful And since our cheeks are all aglow Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! It doesn’t show signs of stopping And we’ve got to do some shopping We’re zipping past the cars below Let It Snow! Let It...
Santa Bus Returns and Free Trasnsit on New Year's Eve
NANAIMO – The Regional District of Nanaimo and BC Transit are getting into the holiday spirit with the return of the Santa Bus and FREE evening service on New Year’s Eve. The Santa Bus will be in service on December 12 and 13, 2014. Donate a non-perishable food item or cash and all proceeds go...
Holiday Lights Tour and Holiday Transit Schedule
SQUAMISH – The District of Squamish and BC Transit are getting into the holiday spirit with a Lights Tour on Sunday, December 7, 2014. Lights Tour customers will be picked up at 5:30 p.m. at the following locations: the Shannon Falls Retirement Home, The Manor, The Cedars and The Senior Centre. Customers will be treated...
'Transit Future Bus' Returns to the Sea to Sky Region
SQUAMISH/WHISTLER/PEMBERTON – The ‘Transit Future Bus’ is coming back to the Sea to Sky region following Phase One consultations that were held in March of this year. The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), District of Squamish and BC Transit are inviting the public to get on board with the region’s 25-year Transit...
Online Transit Trip Planner Launched in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE – Taking the bus in the City of Prince George just got easier for anyone with access to a computer, tablet or smart phone thanks to the expansion of an online transit trip-planning tool. Prince George Mayor Shari Green and BC Transit Executive Director of Business Development Erinn Pinkerton launched the Transit Trip...
Winter Ramp-Up for Whistler Transit Customers Begins
WHISTLER – Early Winter transit service is in effect from November 15 to November 26, 2014. The early winter service marks the seasonal return of Route 3 Rainbow/Emerald and Route 4 Free Marketplace Shuttle. Early Winter for transit customers in the Resort Municipality of Whistler also includes extra buses and added runs on Routes 1,...
BC Transit Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween can be an exciting time for children who are distracted by candy and costumes, and may not be focused on basic safety rules. Tips for everyone: Tips for drivers: Media Contact: Meribeth Burton Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit d: 250.995.5720 c: 250.507.8145 media@bctransit.com
Preview New Mobile-Friendly Website in Development!
VICTORIA – BC Transit is pleased to offer its riders a preview of its new-look, mobile-friendly website, designed to give its 1.6 million customers in 130 communities across British Columbia easier and more convenient access to online transit information. For a trial period, when customers visit bctransit.com, they can choose to either view the current...
Fare Changes Coming to Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI – Effective October 1, 2014, transit fares are changing in Port Alberni. Cash fares will all be $2. Having one fare for all helps eliminate the most common negative operator and customer interactions, fare disputes. While cash fares are going up $.25 for adults and $.50 for seniors and students, long-term fare products...