Learn about Umo, BC Transit’s coming Digital Payment System
BC Transit’s new electronic fare payment system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”), is coming to the Central Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, and the Agassiz-Harrison and Hope transit systems. In a few weeks, Umo will be launched regionally introducing contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best option...
Major changes for Victoria Regional Transit System
BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission are announcing some big changes to the local transit system, effective Monday, January 8, 2024. Following feedback from the public, BC Transit will be reinstating Route 11 Tillicum Centre/UVic’s routing that was in place before June 2022, and service frequency on this route will be adjusted. As...
Umo Digital Fare Payments available in Powell River Region
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Powell River Regional Transit System. 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 include the Umo Mobility app and...
Umo Digital Fare Payments available in Squamish
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Squamish Transit System. 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 New payment methods include the Umo Mobility app...
Umo Digital Fare Payments available on the Sunshine Coast
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Sunshine Coast Transit System. 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 include the Umo Mobility app and a...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement to Start Next Week
The Victoria Regional Transit System will receive a NextRide technology replacement to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers. BC Transit is reminding customers that starting on January 15, 2024, new Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware will be installed on all buses that operate conventional transit service. New digital full-colour passenger...
Seasonal service change for Kelowna
BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are advising transit users of a seasonal service change, effective January 7, 2024. With the return of school classes, schedule adjustments are being made to routes throughout the transit system. Please consult the latest Rider’s Guide for new schedules and for the most up-to-date information, track your bus...
BC Transit to connect with Hullo Ferry terminal
BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are announcing changes to the transit system, effective January 7, 2024. Route 25 Ferry Shuttle will be serving customers at the new passenger ferry terminal at 100 Port Way. This route will provide connections with select trips on the Hullo passenger ferry and offer more service to...
New route name and better transit service in Chilliwack
BC Transit and the City of Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) are advising customers of a seasonal service change, effective January 7, 2024. To provide better clarity for riders, Route 53 Chilliwack will be renamed to Route 53 Fairfield. To allow for better service reliability, schedule adjustments are being made to the...
Transit changes will allow for more connections in Central Fraser Valley
BC Transit and the City of Abbotsford are advising transit users of an upcoming service change, effective January 7, 2024. To help get our buses to the students that need them, weekday trip times are being adjusted on Route 22 East Townline to better match bell times at MEI. All service on route 21 Aldergrove/Abbotsford...