Spring Service Changes
SUNSHINE COAST – On Thursday, May 16, 2013 the Sunshine Coast Regional Transit System will introduce a new schedule. The service adjustments, which take place every spring on the Sunshine Coast, are linked to the new ferry schedule. The new schedule will be in effect from May 16 until June 25, 2013. Funding for the...
A New Route and More Service Hours
NANAIMO – The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and BC Transit are pleased to announce a total of nearly 9,000 annual service hours are being added to the conventional and handyDART systems this year. Effective March 3, 2013, the RDN will expand conventional service by 5,000 annual hours. With the added service hours comes a...
Your Transit Your Say
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Here’s your chance to tell us what you like about transit in the Central Okanagan and how we can work together to make the system more efficient and effective. The Regional District of Central Okanagan, City of Kelowna, District of West Kelowna, District of Lake Country, District of Peachland, Westbank First Nation,...
Free Rides on Canada Day!
KAMLOOPS – Feel free to let BC Transit operators take care of your driving worries on Canada Day. BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are encouraging everyone to enjoy a safe and happy holiday by taking a free ride on July 1, 2013. Kamloops Transit will run a Saturday schedule on the statutory holiday,...
Service Changes to the Kelowna Regional Transit Service
KELOWNA – UBCO students have another reason to celebrate the start of the school year; on September 2, 2012 transit is coming to Quail Ridge. BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are responding to requests from students and other transit riders to link the popular neighbourhood with the university. The route #13 Quail Ridge...
BC Government Response to BC Transit Independent Review
On March 15, 2012 the B.C. Government appointed a three-person Independent Review Panel to review BC Transit performance and operations. The review was in response to concerns from some local governments about aspects of BC Transit operations that aff ect their communities. The independent panel held 25 meetings with 40 local governments across the province,...
Transit Future Bus Rolls into Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE – On June 29, 2012 BC Transit is bringing its ‘Transit Future’ bus; a 40-foot, interactive public consultation tool to Prince George for the Canada Day long weekend. You are asked to share your vision for public transportation in Prince George. BC Transit’s 25-year plan will be based on the input received between...
Holiday Transit Schedule
COWICHAN VALLEY – BC Transit and Cowichan Valley Regional District wish our riders a safe and happy holiday season. Customers in the Cowichan Valley should be aware of the holiday schedule: � Conventional Commuter handyDART December 24 Regular Service Regular Service Regular Service December 25 No Service No Service No Service December 26 Saturday Service...
Safety Tips for Halloween
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: Halloween means that there will be more children out on the streets. Drivers need to take extra care. Media Contact: Meribeth Burton Corporate Spokesperson |...
User-Friendly Route Changes in Vernon
VERNON – BC Transit routes in Vernon are becoming better defined with a few pivotal changes starting September 2, 2012. Hybrid routing on the #7 Okanagan Landing is gone and Sunday routing is changing too. The route #7 Okanagan Lake had two variations on its daily schedule. Now route #7 will be split. The new...