Safety

Free transit for seniors on Monday, October 2

West Kootenay – To celebrate National Seniors Day, transit users 65 years of age or over will be able to ride the bus for free in the West Kootenay Transit System on Monday, October 2. While National Seniors Day (October 1) falls on a Sunday this year, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, the Regional...

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Safety

New buses arriving in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

Trail – Seven new BC Transit Vicinity buses are coming to the West Kootenay Transit System. Two buses will arrive this summer, and five will arrive in 2018. “Our government is committed to investing in transit – it makes services accessible and life more affordable for British Columbians,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and...

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Safety Service and Fare Changes

Coming soon: expanded bus service and a new single multi-zone fare

West Kootenay – Starting August 1, 2017, bus riders in the West Kootenay Transit System will benefit from extended service on several routes, and will be able to travel across zones for a single one-way cash fare of $2.25 (excluding health connection fares). “I am excited to see all the new route changes, as well...

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Safety

Possible transit service impacts due to wildfires

Please be advised due to the shifting nature of the wildfires burning in various parts of the province, transit services may be disrupted with little notice. BC Transit extends our thoughts to the people and communities affected by the wildfires in British Columbia. BC Transit remains in regular contact with Emergency Management BC and local...

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Safety

Bus security camera installation begins in Nelson

Nelson – Phased installation of closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras on six BC Transit buses in Nelson will begin in April. All medium- and heavy-duty buses acquired after 2005 will have the cameras installed, and new buses, 27 feet and longer, will be delivered with the cameras already factory-installed. A one-year evaluation (proof-of-concept) program was completed...

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Safety

Free Transit on New Year's Eve

Castlegar – BC Transit and the Regional District of Central Kootenay are getting into the holiday spirit with free evening service in the Castlegar area on New Year’s Eve. BC Transit customers in Castlegar should also be aware of the following holiday schedule: December 24 – Regular Service December 25 – No Service December 26...

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Engagement

Swim or Gym Makes a Big Splash for Transit Users

WEST KOOTENAYS – The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Regional District of Central Kootenay, the City of Nelson and BC Transit are teaming up to help encourage active and healthy transportation and lifestyle choices with the ‘Swim or Gym’ program. The ‘Swim or Gym’ program lets you use your expired monthly BC Transit pass, from...

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