BC Transit Gives Large Learning Tool to VIU
NANAIMO – On May 23, 2012 BC Transit will donate a bus to Vancouver Island University’s Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics program. The 1988 MCI Classic went into service at BC Transit on January 1st, 1989. On May 23rd, 2012 it retires. BC Transit bus #8928 is road worthy but at the end of an extraordinary...
BC Transit Goes Loonie on Canada Day
Big Changes for Transit Riders in Creston
CRESTON – On August 20, 2012 a number of improvements will take effect in the Creston Transit System. To better serve the community of Creston, BC Transit is introducing the new Route #1 Town Shuttle that will link some of the busiest destinations including the downtown core, the hospital, Creston Valley Mall, the library and...
Free Transit on Remembrance Day
COWICHAN VALLEY, B.C. – The Cowichan Valley Regional District and BC Transit will offer free transit service to veterans and members of the Canadian Forces for the week of November 5 to 11, 2012. This free service will be provided to any military personnel in uniform, and those showing Army, Navy and Air Force association...
Transit Over the Holidays
KELOWNA – BC Transit, the City of Kelowna, the District of West Kelowna, the District of Lake Country, the Central Okanagan Regional District and the Westbank First Nation are getting into the holiday spirit. Join in the fun when the Santa Sleigh Bus rolls through the region from Sunday, December 9, 2012 to December 15,...
Summer Hours for BC Transit in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – On July 2, 2012 summer service hours will begin in Kamloops to accommodate seasonal changes in ridership. Routes #1 Tranquille, #2 Parkcrest, #3 Westsyde, #7 Aberdeen and #9 Gleneagles will run on a summer schedule. Route changes will take effect on the #4 Pacific Way and route #7 Aberdeen. Route #11 Lorne will...
Transit Future Bus Rolls into the Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY – The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit are inviting the public to get on board with the region’s 25-year Transit Future Plan. From June 25 to July 2, 2013 BC Transit is bringing the ‘Transit Future Bus’ to various locations throughout the CVRD to connect with community members about area-specific...
New Year and New Transit Fares
PRINCE GEORGE – Effective January 2, 2014 there will be a new fare structure in the Prince George Transit System with minor increases to support public transportation services. It’s been four years since fares were last adjusted. Cash fares are going up by $.25. Adults will pay $2.50, while the fare for seniors and students...
Free Transit Shuttle
POWELL RIVER – Free transit shuttle services will be available as BC Ferries repairs the Powell River Ferry Terminal. The terminal will be closed for upgrades from January 12 to March 9, 2014. The free transit service is available between Westview and Saltery Bay and on Texada Island between Shelter Point and the Texada Boat...
Transit Future Bus Rolls into North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO), District of Coldstream and City of Vernon along with BC Transit are inviting the public to get on board with the region’s 25-year Transit Future Plan. From October 25 to 31, 2012 BC Transit is bringing the ‘Transit Future Bus’ to various locations throughout the...