Special mediator appointed
BC Transit is pleased Minister Bains has appointed a special mediator for the Sea-to-Sky labour dispute and we are hopeful this helps the two parties come to a resolution soon. We know the continued impact this labour dispute has on the communities and our customers, and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We will continue to...
Tentative agreement rejected
BC Transit is disappointed to learn that the Unifor Local 114 union members, operating under Whistler Transit Ltd and Diversified Transportation, voted today and rejected the tentative agreement from Friday, May 27. We are frustrated and wanted to get buses back on the road for the community. At this point we are confirming next steps...
Tentative agreement reached between Unifor and Whistler Ltd. and Diversified Transportation
SEA-TO-SKY – BC Transit is notifying its riders in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton Valley transit systems, that the Unifor Local 114 union operating under Whistler Transit Ltd and Diversified Transportation have reached a tentative agreement. The agreement is tentative and needs to be ratified by the members, which is expected to occur on Monday,...
Service continues to be suspended in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton transit systems
BC Transit is informing customers there are no further updates on the labour action at this time, and service continues to be suspended. We are closely monitoring the situation and hope the parties will find a resolution soon. However, handyDART service in Squamish, which is deemed an essential service, will operate with full service hours...
BC Transit Announces Details of the Coming Electronic Fare Collection System
BC Transit announces exciting steps forward in its project to implement an electronic fare collection system across the province. Today, BC Transit celebrates several project milestones, sharing details of the coming system, announcing the system’s vendor, and releasing the brand that represents the system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”). The innovative new system will replace end of...
Potential service disruption facing public transit in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton transit systems
BC Transit is notifying its riders in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton Valley transit systems, that the Unifor Local 114 union operating under Whistler Transit Ltd. and Diversified Transit has issued a 72 hour strike notice. At this time BC Transit cannot be certain as to the timing or extent of any potential job action...
Organizations in British Columbia collaborate for a safer B.C. to source and distribute one million masks in support of safe, essential travel
Recognizing that we all have a role to play in taking action to protect our communities from the continued impact of COVID-19, particularly with the indefinite extension of public health restrictions, Deloitte Canada is joining forces with leading B.C. organizations including TransLink, OEC Group, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), BC Ferries, BCAA, SCI, and BC Transit,...
Service changes head to the Pemberton Valley
PEMBERTON – BC Transit is informing customers of a service change in the Pemberton Valley Transit System starting on September 8, 2020. BC Transit and the Village of Pemberton work hard to match service with demand. Starting on September 8, the route 99 Pemberton Commuter will begin providing scheduled service to Rainbow Estates. For more...
Full driver doors coming to Pemberton buses
Pemberton – Passengers in Pemberton will soon see some buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators. Retrofits on the existing heavy duty buses in the Route 99 Pemberton commuter service will take place early next week. Kodiak Mobile Video Installations will complete installations of the...
Service change in the Pemberton Valley Transit System
Pemberton – BC Transit is informing customers of a service change in the Pemberton Valley Transit System starting on June 3, 2019. BC Transit and the Village of Pemberton work hard to match service with demand, following the input received from the public, this service change will provide customers from Pemberton more viable transit options...