Transit now free across B.C. for children 12 and under
VICTORIA – Public transit is now free for all children 12 and under in B.C., saving families money, increasing access to affordable transportation options and encouraging more people to use public transit. The free transit for children 12 and under program was officially launched at the PNE fairgrounds in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 1, 2021....
Vancouver Island transit workers volunteer time fighting interior wildfires
Residents evacuated, homes and properties decimated and even an entire B.C. town completely destroyed. The wildfires experienced in many parts of the province this summer have been particularly devastating. If not for the tireless and heroic work of hundreds of firefighters, an already terrible wildfire season would have been unthinkably worse. Fire Departments throughout the...
Have your say about Route 6 Cultus Lake
CHILLIWACK – BC Transit, the City of Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley Regional District are seeking feedback on Route 6 Cultus Lake to help create options to improve the service. The engagement runs from August 26 to September 23, 2021. Feedback provided may be used to a report to municipal and regional staff that will...
Fall service changes coming to Victoria
VICTORIA – BC Transit is announcing service changes in the Victoria Regional Transit System effective September 6, 2021. BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission work hard to match service with demand and continue to ensure reliable transportation services are available to our customers. With a return to in-person learning for post-secondary institutions, and...
Regular fall service returns for Route 90
VERNON – BC Transit and the Regional District of North Okanagan announced today that starting Tuesday, September 7, 2021, route 90 UBCO/Vernon Connector will reinstate its regular fall service schedule, making it easier for North Okanagan students, faculty and staff to get to the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus when classes are back in...
Fall service changes coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – BC Transit is announcing service changes in the Kamloops Transit System effective September 5, 2021. BC Transit and the City of Kamloops work hard to match service with demand and continue to ensure reliable transportation services are available to our customers. The upcoming fall seasonal service change will provide increased service from current...
Face coverings mandatory in transit systems operating in Interior Health region
In alignment with the Provincial Health Officer announcement, BC Transit is reinstituting the mandatory use of face coverings for customers on all BC Transit buses operating in the Interior Health region effective Saturday, August 21, for the health and safety of customers and communities. This policy change impacts all routes and service in the following...
Have your say in North Okanagan transit service
VERNON – BC Transit, the City of Vernon, Regional District of North Okanagan and District of Coldstream are seeking feedback on proposed transit improvements for the 2021 North Okanagan Transit Future Action Plan. The engagement runs from August 20 to October 1, 2021. Feedback provided may be used to refine service proposals and help determine...
BC Transit seeking public input on future Sunshine Coast service
SUNSHINE COAST – BC Transit and the Sunshine Coast Regional District are asking the public for feedback on ways we can improve transit in the Sunshine Coast Transit System. We are looking for valuable input from our customers and everyone that considers taking public transit to identify and prioritize improvements to service. The feedback provided...
Squamish service changes coming September 6
SQUAMISH — BC Transit and the District of Squamish are reminding customers that the last day of the seasonal transit route 5 to the South Squamish Parks, and of the free summer weekend transit service on all routes, is on Monday, September 6, 2021. For more information on current fares, routes and schedules please visit...