The governments of Canada and British Columbia invest in transit improvements in Colwood and View Royal
Today, Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, the Honourable Rob Fleming, B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Erinn Pinkerton, President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Transit, announced a joint investment of more than $13.2 million to support transit improvements along the Old...
Free transit on Truth and Reconciliation Day in Whistler
BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) are offering free transit on the Whistler Transit System on September 30, 2023. Free transit on all routes within Whistler is being offered to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day, courtesy of the RMOW and Whistler Blackcomb. This is part of the 2018 – 2028 Whistler Transportation...
Temporary service reduction in Smithers
BC Transit, Town of Smithers, Village of Witset and Village of Telkwa are announcing some temporary changes to the Smithers Regional Transit System, effective October 2, 2023. Due to labour shortages, trips will be reduced from October 2 until October 13, 2023. Curb-to-curb service will run from 9:15 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. and again from...
Special service for Truth and Reconciliation Day in Kamloops
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are announcing special transit service to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30, 2023. Route 18 Mt. Paul will be running on weekday service on Saturday. All other routes will be running on a regular Saturday schedule. For trip planning, information about fares and schedules, please visit bctransit.com/kamloops....
Fall changes for transit on the Sunshine Coast
BC Transit and the Sunshine Coast Regional District are advising transit customers of a seasonal service change, effective October 10, 2023. As part of the Fall service change, there will an increase in service on Route 90 Sechelt-Gibsons/Langdale Ferry Express, with two extra weekday trips and one extra trip on the weekend. There will also...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement
The Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System will receive a NextRide technology replacement to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers. Starting on October 3, new Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware will be installed on 59 buses in the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System. Riders will also benefit from new...
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 Whistler Transit System. New Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware was installed on 31 buses in the Whistler Transit System, improving reliability for transit customers. With this replacement, riders continue to have the...
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 Squamish Transit System. New Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware was installed on 9 buses in the Squamish Transit System, improving reliability for transit customers. With this replacement, riders continue to have the...
BC Transit welcomes new bus
A new Light Duty bus is now operating in the Columbia Valley 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 21 seated passengers and provides flexibility for up to two mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. The bus is...
BC Transit welcomes new buses
Four new Light Duty buses are now operating in the Quesnel 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 21 seated passengers and provide flexibility for up to two mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. Each bus is equipped...