?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley
Detours in place in Comox Valley due to 5th Street Bridge closure this weekend
BC Transit is informing riders of temporary route detours in place as of 7 p.m. on Friday, February 4 until at least 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 6 in the Comox Valley Regional Transit system due to the temporary 5th Street Bridge closure announced by the City of Courtenay. The following routes will be on...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
Service challenges continue in Victoria Regional Transit System
BC Transit is advising riders of potential service disruptions in the Victoria Regional Transit System due to an ongoing labour shortage further impacted by COVID-19 effects on employee wellness. This is resulting in the need to sometimes alter schedules and cancel trips on short notice, which is a challenge currently being faced by many other...
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BC Transit Announces Details of the Coming Electronic Fare Collection System
BC Transit announces exciting steps forward in its project to implement an electronic fare collection system across the province. Today, BC Transit celebrates several project milestones, sharing details of the coming system, announcing the system’s vendor, and releasing the brand that represents the system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”). The innovative new system will replace end of...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Sunshine Coast
Temporary ferry schedule change to impact Sunshine Coast customers
BC Transit and the Sunshine Coast Regional District are informing customers of short-term changes to the BC Ferries schedule that will impact travel connections in the Sunshine Coast Regional Transit System. Effective January 28, BC Ferries is temporarily altering their schedule for the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route due to staffing challenges. With the new ferry departure...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Pemberton Valley, Squamish, Whistler
Potential service disruption facing public transit in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton transit systems
BC Transit is notifying its riders in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton Valley transit systems, that the Unifor Local 114 union operating under Whistler Transit Ltd. and Diversified Transit has issued a 72 hour strike notice. At this time BC Transit cannot be certain as to the timing or extent of any potential job action...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Whistler
BC Transit experiencing service challenges in Whistler
BC Transit works hard to match service with demand and provide reliable transportation services for customers. Not unlike other transit operators in the province, the Whistler Transit System is currently experiencing service challenges that have resulted in the need to cancel some trips and alter schedules on short notice to reflect changing conditions. From Friday,...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Global
NextRide Coming to Transit Systems Across BC
Real-time bus location technology will be installed in new communities all across the province BC Transit has completed a successful Negotiated Request for Proposals process and has signed a contract with Consat for the next phase of the NextRide program that will enhance customer experience and increase ridership throughout the province. The Automatic Vehicle Location...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley
Comox Valley driver shovels and bikes his way to more community spirit
The same driver that spread joy and random acts of kindness last May in the Comox Valley is back with a double-dose of community spirit and motivational healthy living. JD Ludlow, who is known to many in the area simply as The Flowerman, is a big believer in the power of positivity. He befriends everyone...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kamloops
Kamloops driver gets social media love for helping senior
Snowy and icy conditions can cause serious havoc for pedestrians, especially those with mobility challenges. Transit Operator Darren Kiesman was recently recognized for making sure at least one Kamloops senior struggling with her walker got where she needed to safely. “I had just pulled out of the stop near Tim Hortons in North Kamloops when...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
New transit route added to serve Scia’new First Nation (Beecher Bay)
BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, are announcing the launch of the new route 64 East Sooke/Beecher Bay/Langford, which made its first trip today, January 4, 2022. This route offers weekday service between East Sooke and Langford Exchange via Beecher Bay, providing an important...