More Trips on the UBCO Connector
NORTH OKANAGAN – From February 12, 2013 to April 26, 2013 there will be two additional return trips daily on the route #90 UBCO Connector from Vernon to the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan (UBCO) campus in Kelowna.
Transit Over the Holidays
KELOWNA – BC Transit, City of Kelowna, District of West Kelowna, District of Lake Country, Westbank First Nation, District of Peachland and the Regional District of Central Okanagan are getting into the holiday spirit. There are some schedule changes over the holidays; December 24 – regular weekday service December 25 – Sunday service December 26...
Santa Bus Rides
NANAIMO – BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are bringing the beloved Santa Bus back just in time to hear the Christmas wish lists of our youngest riders. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their elves are making the journey from the North Pole to the Nanimo, Lantzville, Qualicum Beach and Parksville. The Santa...
Transit Service and Fare Change in September
POWELL RIVER – BC Transit customers in Powell River will notice changes to the current schedule effective September 4, 2012. In order to maximize transit service, the City of Powell River has decided to adjust evening hours Monday to Thursday. Earlier this year, local government officials voted to increase fares. These new rates take effect...
Holiday Transit Schedule
CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY – BC Transit, the City of Abbotsford and District of Mission are getting into the holiday spirit with a discounted Shopper Daypass for most of the month of December and with FREE RIDES on New Year’s Eve after 6 pm. Take advantage of a Shopper Daypass from December 2 to December 31,...
Family Day Transit Service
COWICHAN VALLEY – BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District wish all of their customers a happy Family Day. This new statutory holiday falls on the second Monday in February and will affect transit schedules in the area. On February 11, 2013, local service in Cowichan Valley will operate on a Sunday service level....
Google Transit in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Taking the bus in Kamloops just got easier for anyone with internet access or a smart phone thanks to a trip planning tool, Google Transit. Environment Minister and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Hon. Terry Lake along with Kamloops Mayor and BC Transit Board Member Peter Milobar joined BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha...
CNG Fleet Innovation Coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The future of Kamloops Transit will be driven by one of British Columbia’s most important resources: natural gas. The City of Kamloops will be home to a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transit fleet, advancing the quality of public transportation for families and the region. A total of 25 new CNG buses will be...
Seasonal Service Changes For Kelowna
KELOWNA – BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are making two trial routes permanent seasonal service. The weekend late night #97 Express and #13 Quail Ridge were introduced in September 2012 and proved popular especially with students and staff at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) campus. In order to best maximize taxpayer...
Summer Transit Schedule in Kelowna
Kelowna – BC Transit and its local government partners in the Kelowna region are working together to match service levels with customer demand. During the slower, summer season transit service hours are reduced so that added service hours are available during peak ridership from September to June. Effective June 30, 2013 Route #4 Pandosy/UBCO Express,...