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 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 transit changes for Squamish Transit System
BC Transit and the District of Squamish are announcing the following changes to the transit system, effective September 6, 2022. The fall service change will see route 5 South Parks seasonally discontinued. Free transit service in the District of Squamish ends on September 5. Fares will however be discounted until the end of 2022 to...
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...
Transit service resumes today
BC Transit and its local government partners are reminding riders in the Sea-to-Sky region that transit service resumes today. The service is free in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton Valley Transit Systems until at least July 3. In addition, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and District of Squamish are offering free service through to September...
Transit service in Sea-to-Sky resumes on June 22
SEA-TO-SKY – Following the successful ratification of a new labour agreement between Unifor Local 114 union operating under Whistler Transit Ltd and Diversified Transportation, BC Transit is notifying its riders in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton Valley transit systems that service will resume at the start of the operational day on Wednesday, June 22. In...
Agreement reached in Sea-to-Sky region
BC Transit is pleased an agreement between Unifor Local 114 and Whistler Transit Ltd. and Diversified Transportation, with the assistance of specially appointed mediator Vince Ready, was ratified in a vote today by union members and accepted by the Operating Company. We continue to work with the Operating Company on a safe return to service...
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,...