BC Transit welcomes new bus
A new Light Duty bus is now operating in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous, and reliable transit service for riders. The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom bus can carry up to 16 seated passengers and provide flexibility for up to three mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. The bus...
Umo Digital Fare Payments available in Comox Valley, Campbell River, and Port Alberni
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Comox Valley Regional, Campbell River, and Port Alberni 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. New payment methods...
BC Transit experiencing Comox Valley service challenges
BC Transit is advising customers in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System that due to a current labour shortage, we are currently experiencing service challenges. This labour shortage is resulting in the need to sometimes alter schedules and cancel trips on short notice. BC Transit understands the impact these disruptions have on riders and does...
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 Comox Valley Transit System. New Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware was installed on 17 buses in the Comox Valley Transit System, improving reliability for transit customers. With this replacement, riders continue to...
School trips return to BC Transit in Comox this fall
BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) are notifying transit users that the annual fall service change will go into effect on September 5, 2023. To support the return to school, this service change will see school trips reintroduced on the following routes: For more information on these changes, trip planning and fares,...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Refresh
The Comox Valley Transit System will receive a NextRide technology refresh to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers. Starting in August 2023, new Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware will be installed on 17 buses in the Comox Valley Transit System. There are expected to be no service interruptions during the...
Free transit for BC Day in Comox Valley
On Monday, August 7, leave the car at home and ride the bus for free as BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be celebrating BC Day with free transit, on all routes, effective August 7, 2023. Regular service will operate on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, August 7, all routes will...
Canada Day transit service
Celebrate Canada Day and let BC Transit get you to all the events safely. Shuttles and free transit are being offered in select regions across the province. Campbell River – BC Transit and the City of Campbell River will be offering free service on all conventional routes. Special holiday service will be in effect. Please...
Summer transit service change in Comox Valley
BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) are announcing that the annual summer service change, which coincides with the end of the school year, comes into effect on July 3, 2023. As indicated in the Rider’s Guide, select school trips will be removed from the following routes: BC Transit and its partners work...
BC Transit experiencing Comox Valley service challenges
BC Transit is advising customers in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System that due to a current labour shortage, we are currently experiencing short-term service challenges. This labour shortage, expected to last approximately one week, is resulting in the need to sometimes alter schedules and cancel trips on short notice. BC Transit understands the impact...