New bus stops and Health Connections stop for Merritt
BC Transit and the City of Merritt are advising customers of new bus stops that will be available for use starting January 3, 2023. As part of the Health Connections program, a new stop will be added to the Nicola Meadows Seniors Residence at 2670 Garcia Street. Health Connections provides communities with accessible transportation options...
Free transit for municipal election in communities across BC
GLOBAL – BC Transit and many local government partners across the province are offering free transit on Saturday, October 15, for the municipal elections. Offering free transit helps make it easier for residents to get to the polls and cast their ballots. Decisions to offer free transit are made by local government partners in each...
Heat warnings in effect throughout province for BC Transit customers
BC Transit reminds customers that Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for many communities in British Columbia, with some extremely high temperatures expected through the long weekend. Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors. It’s important to...
GradPASS returns to offer Grade 12 students free and safe transportation
BC Transit and its partner communities across the province are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating high school students. Grade 12 students from participating schools in more than 70 communities across British Columbia will be able to ride the bus for free any two days during the month of June thanks to...
BC Transit seeking input with new Voice of the Rider engagement platform
BC Transit has officially launched Voice of the Rider, an online engagement platform where people can share their feedback and discuss ways to improve the transit experience in communities across the province. BC Transit believes that in order to better understand riders and prospective riders, the organization needs to better connect with communities and ensure...
BC Transit chosen as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2022
BC Transit has once again been recognized as an industry leader in offering an exceptional workplace for its employees, as the organization has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2022. “We work hard to deliver transportation services you can rely on while also providing employees with an inclusive work environment where they can...
Join BC Transit in recognizing Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
BC Transit is once again asking riders to join them in showing appreciation for the people who make it possible for many British Columbians to move throughout their communities and beyond with Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. “Transit operators and all the people who support them do an amazing job every day and I’m...
All service in Merritt to resume at 1pm Friday, February 4
Following previous cancellations due to mechanical issues with our fleet, buses have been reallocated from other transit systems, and all service in the Merritt Regional Transit System will resume today (Friday, February 4) at 1pm. BC Transit thanks its customers for their patience over the last 24 hours. For more information about routes and schedules,...
Modified service resumption in Merritt Regional Transit System
As local conditions have begun to improve, BC Transit has resumed modified operations in the Merritt Regional Transit System. Service has resumed on Route 1 North End and Route 4 Lower Nicola with a revised schedule. The Route 2 Collettville and Route 3 Diamond Vale have been combined into one route servicing both areas. For...
All service in Merritt Regional Transit System cancelled
In alignment with the Evacuation Order issued today by the City of Merritt, and to support community evacuation efforts, all transit service in the Merritt Regional Transit System has been cancelled until further notice. BC Transit’s thoughts are with the entire community of Merritt as they face this difficult time. Out of an abundance of...