Seasonal transit changes in Powell River
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the qathet Regional District are advising customers of an upcoming seasonal change for the transit system, effective May 18, 2023. To reflect demand in the summer months, service on the route 14 Lund will increase to six days a week. As well, trip times on the route...
BC Transit upgrading riders with free Transit Royale subscriptions to enhance trip planning experience
It’s important for BC Transit customers to have trip-planning options that best suit their needs, and customers who use the Transit app will soon see an enhanced version that offers additional features to further improve the transit experience, at no extra cost to them. Beginning May 4, BC Transit will be providing riders with free...
Free transit for Youth Week in Penticton, Summerland and Princeton
BC Transit, the City of Penticton, District of Summerland and the Town of Princeton are happy to announce free transit for Youth Week, May 1 – 7, 2023. Young people between the ages of 13 to 18 must present a valid ID when boarding the bus to get free fare. Those aged 12 and under,...
Spring service change to increase Saturday service to Fulford
BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are announcing seasonal changes to the transit system effective May 6, 2023. This spring service change includes an increase in Saturday service on route 2 Fulford Harbour to meet the first ferry of the day and re-introduce seasonal southbound service along Cusheon Lake Road and Stewart Road on...
Free transit for Summerland residents
BC Transit and the District of Summerland are announcing the launch of a pilot project that will see free transit on route 30 Summerland/Penticton for Summerland residents only, effective April 22, 2023. Summerland residents boarding route 30 will have to show a piece of identification showing their Summerland address, or a student ID (for those...
The Bridge is Back with free transit!
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops will help mark the 26th annual Boogie the Bridge by offering free transit to all those taking part in the event on April 23, 2023. Free transit and handyDART service will be provided to participants in the 5K, 10K or half marathon as well as any volunteers or...
Free Transit for Earth Day in some regions
BC Transit and its local government partners are happy to announce free transit in recognition of Earth Day on April 22, 2023. Earth Day highlights the importance of sustainability and encourages people to make choices that reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) and help protect our environment. Taking public transit is one way to make a difference,...
Spring service changes for Cranbrook
BC Transit and the City of Cranbrook are advising transit users of some seasonal service changes that are set to start on May 1, 2023. The spring service change will remove a handful of weekday trips from routes that serve the College of the Rockies. Trips have been temporarily suspended from the following routes: Service...
Spring service change in Kamloops
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are informing riders of a seasonal service change, effective April 30, 2023. To reflect demand, this service change will impact weekday service to Thompson Rivers University. There will be no change to weekend service. Service will be reduced on route 10 North Shore TRU Express. Select trips are...
Direct service to downtown Vernon on route 60
BC Transit and the Regional District of North Okanagan are advising transit users of a service change, effective April 30, 2023. In order to provide more direct service to downtown Vernon, the route 60 Vernon will now travel south on 30th Street. The route 60 Enderby will continue to travel north on 33rd Street. Passengers...