New buses arrive in BC Transit communities
Corporate – New buses have started to arrive in communities across the Province. Two different models will be delivered – the ARBOC Spirit of Mobility buses will replace buses in the current fleet, while the 30 and 35-foot Vicinity buses will expand the fleet size in select communities. “Investing in public transit infrastructure is key...
New transit routes coming to Squamish this fall
Squamish – Starting Tuesday, September 4, bus riders in Squamish will benefit from the introduction of two new transit routes, which will improve service to Garibaldi Village and Quest University. “We are committed to making BC Transit service more convenient and accessible, including adding new routes where possible,” said Parliamentary Secretary Bowinn Ma on behalf...
New transit route coming to Squamish as summer pilot
Squamish – Starting Saturday, June 16, BC Transit and the District of Squamish will pilot a brand-new, seasonal transit route that will allow Squamish residents and visitors to take the bus to the South Squamish Parks. “Linking Squamish’s stunning parks and tourist attractions to public transit is wonderful news for the community and visitors to...
NextRide real-time bus location technology rolls out in the Squamish Transit System
Squamish – Transit riders in the District of Squamish are now able to plan their trips more efficiently and see where their bus is along its route, all from their smart phone or desktop. This afternoon, members of the public and local dignitaries gathered at U Siyam Pavilion in Downtown Squamish to join MLA Rachna...
BC Transit implementing NextRide real-time bus location technology
Corporate – BC Transit is implementing real-time bus location technology in select communities across the province. NextRide uses Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) to provide customers with real-time data on the location of their bus and its predicted arrival time at a stop. With the introduction of this technology comes a responsive website, enabling passengers to...
handyDART to add over a thousand new service hours in Squamish
Squamish – To meet growing demand for custom transit service in Squamish, effective April 1, BC Transit and the District of Squamish will be adding 1,300 new service hours a year to handyDART. “Expanding service hours for the 463 people in Squamish who actively use handyDART will go a long way toward improving accessible transportation,”...
Time Change - March 11
Please be advised that BC Transit communities in British Columbia (excluding Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, and the Creston Valley) will move clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 11 at 2 am for Canada’s daylight savings time. We ask customers to please plan ahead to take the time change into account this weekend. If...
BC Transit releases holiday schedule in Squamish
Squamish – Transit users in the Squamish Transit System are advised that buses will be running on a Sunday-level schedule on December 25 and 26, and on January 1. Regular service will be in effect on all other days during the holiday season, including Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. To view the full holiday...
Free Transit Rides for Graduates
CORPORATE – A record number of BC Transit communities are helping high school graduates celebrate their accomplishments with GradPASS. The special pass offers two days of free, unlimited transit travel during the month of June. A total of 21,500 GradPASS cards will be given to Grade 12 students in communities in 21 BC Transit systems....
Your transit – Your say
Squamish – BC Transit and the District of Squamish welcome public feedback on proposed changes to transit service in 2018, and on long-term transit expansion priorities. Come to one of the three open houses on Friday, November 24, or provide feedback through an online survey (open until November 30). The proposed changes include: The Sea...