NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement
The Victoria Regional Transit System will receive a NextRide technology replacement to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers. 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 information displays will also be installed...
Federal and provincial investments in public transit infrastructure will better connect British Columbians
Improvements to public transit infrastructure will better connect four communities in B.C. thanks to the combined investment of more than $91.3 million from the governments of Canada and British Columbia, and BC Transit. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, Minister Rob Fleming, and CEO Erinn Pinkerton, these projects will improve the reliability and quality of public...
Ski shuttle returns to Kimberley
BC Transit and the City of Kimberley are happy to announce the return of the free ski shuttle, effective December 27, 2023. The Peak to Platzl Downtown Shuttle is a free service that takes passengers from the Kimberley Alpine Resort to the downtown shops, pubs and restaurants, helping to support local tourism. This free shuttle...
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 Kamloops Transit System. New Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware was installed on buses, improving reliability for transit customers. With this replacement, riders continue to have the convenience of using smart mobile devices...
BC Transit welcomes new bus
A new Light Duty bus is now operating in the Victoria 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 is...
BC Transit welcomes new buses
Two new Light Duty buses are now operating in the Prince George Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous, and reliable transit service for riders. One of the 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses can carry up to 18 seated passengers and provide flexibility for up to two mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. The...
BC Transit welcomes new buses
Two new Light Duty buses are now operating in the Powell River Regional Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous, and reliable transit service for riders. The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses can carry up to 18 seated passengers and provide flexibility for up to two mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. The buses...
BC Transit welcomes new bus
A new Light Duty bus is now operating in the Merritt 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 18 seated passengers and provide flexibility for up to two mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. The bus is...
BC Transit welcomes new buses
Five new Light Duty buses are now operating in the Kelowna Regional Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous, and reliable transit service for riders. The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses can carry up to 16 seated passengers and provide flexibility for up to three mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. Each bus is...
BC Transit welcomes new bus
A new Light Duty bus is now operating in the Kamloops 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 is...