Learn about Umo, BC Transit’s coming Digital Payment System
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Kamloops 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.
Contract for West Kootenay service awarded to PWTransit Canada
Effective April 1, 2024, conventional, handyDART and paratransit service in the West Kootenay Region will be provided by PWTransit Canada. PWTransit Canada was awarded the contract through BC Transit’s standard procurement process. The contract includes conventional and paratransit service in the West Kootenay Region, which serves several communities including Trail, Castlegar and the Boundary Transit...
Service suspended in Campbell River and Comox Valley
BC Transit is notifying its riders that Unifor Local 114 operating under PWTransit Canada has increased job action and service in the Campbell River and Comox Valley Transit Systems remains suspended until further notice. handyDART service has been deemed essential for customers with appointments related to medical need and will continue to operate Monday through...
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...