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...
Direct service to downtown Vernon on route 60
BC Transit and the Regional District of North Okanagan are advising transit users of a service change, effective April 30, 2023. In order to provide more direct service to downtown Vernon, the route 60 Vernon will now travel south on 30th Street. The route 60 Enderby will continue to travel north on 33rd Street. Passengers...
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...
BC Transit named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023
For the third year in a row, BC Transit has been recognized for its exceptional workplace as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023. BC Transit has more than 1,000 employees with a wide range of careers that include drivers, maintenance and administration. “It’s an honour to be recognized as one of our province’s top...
Route 90 UBCO/Vernon holiday reduction
BC Transit and the Regional District of North Okanagan are announcing a temporary reduction on route 90 UBCO/Vernon due to a decrease in demand over the holidays. Route 90 UBCO/Vernon will be reduced as follows: For more information on trip planning, schedules, and fares, please visit bctransit.com/vernon. BC Transit thanks you for your patience during...
Bus stop changes in Enderby
BC Transit and the Regional District of North Okanagan are announcing two bus stop changes in Enderby, effective October 17, 2022. The bus stop located on Maud Street will be closed and the bus stop located on Mill Avenue will shift from the east side of Highway 97A (George Street) to the west side of...
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...