BC Transit chosen as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2022
BC Transit has once again been recognized as an industry leader in offering an exceptional workplace for its employees, as the organization has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2022. “We work hard to deliver transportation services you can rely on while also providing employees with an inclusive work environment where they can...
Join BC Transit in recognizing Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
BC Transit is once again asking riders to join them in showing appreciation for the people who make it possible for many British Columbians to move throughout their communities and beyond with Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. “Transit operators and all the people who support them do an amazing job every day and I’m...
BC Transit Announces Details of the Coming Electronic Fare Collection System
BC Transit announces exciting steps forward in its project to implement an electronic fare collection system across the province. Today, BC Transit celebrates several project milestones, sharing details of the coming system, announcing the system’s vendor, and releasing the brand that represents the system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”). The innovative new system will replace end of...
Holiday events happening throughout the province with BC Transit
GLOBAL– This year has been an extremely challenging year for so many British Columbians. Now more than ever is the time to come together and give back to lift the spirits of family, friends and community in the upcoming weeks. Across the province in a number of transit systems there will be events to safely...
Celebrate Earth Day with free transit in the West Kootenay Transit System
WEST KOOTENAY — Join BC Transit, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and the City of Nelson in celebration of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 by leaving your car at home and taking the bus for free in the West Kootenay Transit System! BC Transit, the...
Help Stuff the Bus this holiday season
TRAIL – The annual Stuff the Bus event is here, where locals can help out those in need in the Trail region by packing a bus full of goodies. This year, things are a little different due to the pandemic. Following BC Transit’s COVID-19 safety protocols, additional safety measures are being taken for the Stuff...
BC Transit announces Transit as our endorsed mobility app
To improve the transit experience for customers, BC Transit is pleased to announce Transit as our endorsed mobility app. Transit is available for use in 18 BC Transit systems. Transit utilizes our real-time technology on buses in seven communities, in addition to crowd-sourcing through the app, to provide trip information to customers. A list of...
Free transit service on election day in the West Kootenay Transit System
WEST KOOTENAY – The City of Nelson, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and BC Transit are providing free transit service on October 24, 2020 for election day. Free transit will be available on all scheduled routes and handyDART service in the West Kootenay Transit System. For more information on routes...
Free transit service for Senior’s October 1, 2020 in the West Kootenay Transit System
WEST KOOTENAY – The Regional District of Central Kootenay, the City of Nelson, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and BC Transit are providing free transit service for seniors (65 and over) on October 1, 2020 to celebrate National Senior’s Day. Free transit for seniors will be available all day throughout the West Kootenay Transit...
Full driver doors coming to buses in Nelson and Trail
WEST KOOTENAY – Passengers in the West Kootenay Transit System will soon see buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators. Retrofits on conventional fleet buses in Nelson will get underway in the coming days, with Trail installations taking place immediately following. Kodiak Mobile Video Installations...