School transit service returns this fall in Prince George
BC Transit and the City of Prince George are announcing seasonal adjustments for the upcoming school year, starting on September 6, 2022. With the return of students comes an increase in demand. Post-secondary trips on the 15 UNBC/Downtown and the 55 Victoria will return. These trips are denoted by the “U” and “F” trip notes...
Heat warnings in effect throughout province for BC Transit customers
BC Transit reminds customers that Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for many communities in British Columbia, with some extremely high temperatures expected through the long weekend. Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors. It’s important to...
NextRide launched in the Prince George Transit System
BC Transit has launched NextRide, its Automatic Vehicle Location technology, in the Prince George Transit System. Following several weeks of testing and training, the new technology is now available to BC Transit customers in Prince George. NextRide allows customers to see real-time bus locations along routes and identify what predicted arrival times are at any...
Free fares for Clean Air Day in the Prince George Transit System
Wednesday, June 8, is Clean Air Day, and the City of Prince George and BC Transit are offering free fares all day long to help everyone to make an environmentally-friendly transportation choice. The Government of Canada proclaimed Clean Air Day in 1999 as part of Canadian Environment Week (the first week of June). The aim...
Help shape the future of transit along Highway 16
BC Transit, the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) and the Regional District of Kitimat Stikine (RDKS) are seeking input from residents on transit service along Highway 16. The survey will focus on understanding customer travel patterns and will solicit feedback on the current schedules to better understand what is working and what can be...
GradPASS returns to offer Grade 12 students free and safe transportation
BC Transit and its partner communities across the province are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating high school students. Grade 12 students from participating schools in more than 70 communities across British Columbia will be able to ride the bus for free any two days during the month of June thanks to...
Going by bus is free during Go By Bike Week in Prince George
The City of Prince George and BC Transit are offering free transportation for cyclists during Go By Bike Week, from May 30 through June 5. In order to ride for free in the Prince George Transit System, Go By Bike participants must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding the...
BC Transit seeking input with new Voice of the Rider engagement platform
BC Transit has officially launched Voice of the Rider, an online engagement platform where people can share their feedback and discuss ways to improve the transit experience in communities across the province. BC Transit believes that in order to better understand riders and prospective riders, the organization needs to better connect with communities and ensure...
Spring adjustments for Prince George post-secondary and K-12 routes
BC Transit and the City of Prince George are announcing seasonal adjustments to two routes that cater to UNBC students, effective April 24, 2022. These changes reflect the end of the school semester and include the suspension of post-secondary trips on the 15 UNBC/Downtown and the 55 Victoria. These trips are denoted by the “U”...
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...