Temporary service reduction in Prince Rupert
BC Transit and its local government partners work hard to match service with demand and provide reliable transportation services for customers.
Umo Digital Fares Live in Prince Rupert and Port Edward
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Prince Rupert Regional and Port Edward Regional transit systems. Umo introduces contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best options for their lifestyle and travel habits.
Holiday transit service across the province
BC Transit and its partners are advising transit users of some changes being made to service over the holidays in regions across the province. We ask that you check with your local service website for updated holiday hours. Service on December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1 could include regular service, weekend-level service, limited...
New Year’s Eve service on BC Transit across the province
BC Transit and its government partners will be offering special service for New Year’s Eve in regions across the province, on December 31, 2023. Central Fraser Valley – There will be extended Sunday service for New Year’s Eve on some routes. To view the extended service, please click here. Kamloops – Buses in Kamloops will...
Holiday events with BC Transit across the province
BC Transit and its partners are celebrating the holidays with events in communities across the province. From parades and light tours to special events to help us stuff a bus, there is no shortage of activities this holiday season. Chilliwack – The annual City of Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade will take over the streets of...
Free and safe transit for Grade 12 students with GradPASS
BC Transit and its local government partners are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating high school students. Schools in more than 70 communities across British Columbia take part in the program that allows Grade 12 students to ride the bus for free, any two days during the month of June. The GradPASS...
BC Transit upgrading riders with free Transit Royale subscriptions to enhance trip planning experience
It’s important for BC Transit customers to have trip-planning options that best suit their needs, and customers who use the Transit app will soon see an enhanced version that offers additional features to further improve the transit experience, at no extra cost to them. Beginning May 4, BC Transit will be providing riders with free...
Prince Rupert transit system returning to near full service levels
BC Transit and the City of Prince Rupert are happy to announce the return to near full service levels, effective April 11, 2023. Due to a labour challenge, service levels were reduced in the fall of 2022 but with the hiring of new operators, we are able to provide more service. Full service will be...
BC Transit marks Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
They safely get customers where they need to go, keep the buses on the road, optimize the schedules and support transportation service you can rely on – they are your transit workers. This month, BC Transit and its partners are thanking them for all they do. “We saw throughout the pandemic the importance of a...
Service reinstatement in Prince Rupert Transit System
BC Transit and the City of Prince Rupert are happy to announce that customers will see some additional trips on certain local routes, effective February 27, 2023. Adjustments had been made in the fall to reflect a recent labour challenge, but with recent changes to the number of operators, we are now able to reintroduce...