Going by bus is free during Go By Bike Week
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission 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 Victoria Regional Transit System, Go By Bike Week participants must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding...
Electric buses coming to Victoria
Transit riders in the Capital Region will soon benefit from brand new cleaner, quieter electric buses. BC Transit’s first series of electric buses and charging equipment will be coming to Victoria as part of the goal to transition to an entirely electric fleet by 2040. After a rigorous procurement process, the contract to build and...
Route Renumbering in East Kootenay Transit Systems
BC Transit is informing customers that some routes are being renumbered in the Columbia Valley, Elk Valley and Creston Valley transit systems effective June 1, 2022. Routes are being renumbered in order to provide clarity for customers planning trips between these regional transit systems by removing route number duplication. While this has not been an...
Celebrate Victoria Day with free transit service in Comox Valley
BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) are announcing free transit service to help celebrate Victoria Day, Monday May 23. With gas prices on the rise, leave the car at home as modified versions of the Route 1 Anfield/Comox Mall and Route 2 Cumberland/Anfield will get you to all the Victoria Day activities,...
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...
Service continues to be suspended in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton transit systems
BC Transit is informing customers there are no further updates on the labour action at this time, and service continues to be suspended. We are closely monitoring the situation and hope the parties will find a resolution soon. However, handyDART service in Squamish, which is deemed an essential service, will operate with full service hours...
NextRide Launched in the Central Fraser Valley and Chilliwack Transit Systems
BC Transit has launched NextRide, its Automatic Vehicle Location technology, in the Central Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, Hope and Agassiz-Harrison Transit Systems, including the Fraser Valley Express. Following several weeks of testing and training, the new technology is now available to BC Transit customers in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission, with NextRide being launched in the Agassiz-Harrison...
Increased service this spring on Salt Spring Island
BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are informing transit customers of some seasonal changes, beginning Saturday May 7, 2022. These spring changes will see an increase in some trips to align with ferry schedules. The changes will affect the Saturday schedule for route 2 Fulford Harbour. There will be an earlier morning service to...
Celebrate Earth Day with a free ride in Victoria and West Kootenay Transit Systems
BC Transit and its local government partners are giving people a chance to leave their cars at home and take transit for free on Friday, April 22 in recognition of Earth Day. Earth Day highlights the importance of sustainability and encourages people to make choices that reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and help protect our environment....
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 2, 2022. The spring service change will remove a handful of weekday trips from routes that serve the College of the Rockies. Trips have been removed from routes 3 Third Avenue, 5...