Construction detours for transit in Fort St. John
BC Transit and the City of Fort St. John are informing transit users of some upcoming detours and bus stop closures due to construction, effective April 11, 2023. The road construction on 100 Street will see bus stops close between 100 Avenue and 105 Avenue. This closure is expected to remain in place until September...
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...
Celebrate the holidays with BC Transit!
BC Transit and its partners are happy to announce that holiday events are taking place across the province. From parades to light tours and even the Santa Bus, there is no shortage of great events to take part in this holiday season! Chilliwack – After a two year break during the pandemic, the Chilliwack Rotary...
Free transit for Remembrance Day in Fort St. John
BC Transit and the City of Fort St. John are announcing free transit service on Remembrance Day, November 11, 2022. Service will be free from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the following routes: handyDART service will also be free between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For the full Remembrance Day schedule, click here. For...
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...
Seasonal service change for Fort St. John
BC Transit and the City of Fort St. John are informing transit users of an upcoming service change, effective September 6, 2022. This seasonal service shift reflect a change in demand and coincides with the start of the school year. This change will see routes 4 Southeast and 5 Southwest reintroduced for school service. This...
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...
NextRide Launched in the Fort St. John Transit System
BC Transit has launched NextRide, its Automatic Vehicle Location technology, in the Fort St. John Transit System. Following several weeks of testing and training, the new technology is now available to BC Transit customers in Fort St. John. NextRide allows customers to see real-time bus locations along routes and identify what predicted arrival times are...
Summer service change for Fort St. John
BC Transit and the City of Fort St. John is advising transit users of a seasonal service change, effective June 27, 2022. This seasonal service shift reflects a change in demand and coincides with the end of the school year. This change will see routes 4 Southeast and 5 Southwest discontinued for the summer. The...