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...
Spring Service Changes for the Comox Valley Regional Transit System
BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District are announcing the launch of the new route 15, Comox Mall/Aquatic Centre. The route will provide service to K’ómoks First Nation and residents living along Back Road with six round trips on Wednesdays and Fridays, with the first trip on March 23. Riders throughout the community will...
handyDART expansion coming to Kitimat Transit System
BC Transit and the District of Kitimat are informing riders of an expansion to handyDART service and return to full schedule for conventional service effective March 6, 2022. Once in service, the handyDART expansion will offer equal service hours as Kitimat’s regular transit service. Aligned transit services between handyDART and conventional means that all customers...
New Nanaimo-Cowichan Express will provide key interregional connection
BC Transit, the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Cowichan Valley Regional District are announcing the launch of a new route that will provide customers with safe, reliable transit service between downtown Nanaimo and downtown Duncan. Beginning March 28, the Route 70 NCX Nanaimo-Cowichan Express will provide seven round trips per day Monday through Friday...
Route Renumbering in Chilliwack Transit System
BC Transit is informing customers that several transit routes are being renumbered in the Chilliwack Transit System effective March 27, 2022. Routes are being renumbered in order to avoid confusion between the Central Fraser Valley Transit System and the Chilliwack Transit System, as there are duplicate route numbers. While this has not been an issue...
Refugee Pass Program extended until end of 2022
BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, in collaboration with the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA), are announcing the temporary extension of the Refugee Pass Program until December 31, 2022. The Refugee Pass Program provides refugees in the Greater Victoria region temporary free transit for a one-year period to help support their transition...
Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next scheduled public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (PST) Media contacts BC Transit communications 250-880-1303 | media@bctransit.com
Driver turned "Covid Cupid" to spread love in the Comox Valley
JD Ludlow, aka the The Flowerman, is quickly reaching legend status in the Comox Valley, with his latest adventure centered on spreading some joy and love for Valentine’s Day! Dressed as a slightly more bohemian version of Cupid (thankfully wearing more clothes than the original), JD used an out-of-service BC Transit bus and generous donations...
Update on 5th Street Bridge project and transit impacts
BC Transit, the Comox Valley Regional District and the City of Courtenay are updating customers that the Downtown Exchange in Courtenay will return back to its original location on Cliffe Avenue upon the expected return to two-way traffic and completion of the 5th Street Bridge project on February 17, 2022. There are no changes to...