BC Transit Launches Umo Digital Fare Payments in the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System
BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo celebrate the launch of the Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system in the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System. Umo introduces contactless payment methods and new fare products to the region that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best options for their lifestyle...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement Complete
The replacement of the NextRide technology that helps provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers is now complete for the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System. New Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware was installed on 59 buses in the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System, improving reliability for transit customers. With this...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement
The Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System will receive a NextRide technology replacement to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers. Starting on October 3, new Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware will be installed on 59 buses in the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System. Riders will also benefit from new...
Return to school service on transit in Nanaimo
BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are announcing a seasonal service change, effective September 3, 2023. This service change will reintroduce seasonal service on select routes that service schools and Vancouver Island University. There will be schedule adjustments made to Route 25 Ferry Shuttle to better align with BC Ferries’ Departure Bay schedule....
Summer service change in the Regional District of Nanaimo
BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are informing transit customers of a seasonal service change, effective July 2, 2023. To coincide with the end of the school year, ‘S’ trips will be removed from the following routes across the transit system: All service on route 92 Hammond Bay will be discontinued for the...
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...
Share your thoughts about the Nanaimo-Cowichan Express!
BC Transit, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) are looking for feedback from transit customers on the first anniversary of the 70 NCX Nanaimo-Cowichan Express from April 3 until April 17, 2023. BC Transit is looking to get feedback that will help fine-tune the service. This includes getting...
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...