Powell River Transit Service and Fare Change - Sept 2015

POWELL RIVER – BC Transit customers in Powell River will notice changes to the current fare rate effective September 1, 2015, followed by minor service changes on September 8, 2015.

In order to serve the community better through our transit service, the 2 Grief Point will offer more direct service, while the 12 Stillwater-Regional and 14 Lund Connector-Regional will see minor adjustments to their schedules, the 14 Lund will also see a minor route adjustment.

The new fare structure takes effect September 1, 2015. Below is a full breakdown:

zone 1
within city and sliammon
zone 2
outside city
zone 3
Texada Island*
Adult
Cash Fare $2.00 $2.50 $9.25
Tickets $18.00 $22.50 rural tickets available on bus
Monthly Pass $45.00 NA NA
Day Pass $4.00 NA NA
Senior (65+)
Cash Fare $2.00 $2.50 $6.00
Tickets $15.25 $20.25 rural tickets available on bus
Monthly Pass $34.00 NA NA
Day Pass $4.00 NA NA
Student (K-12)
Cash Fare $2.00 $2.50 $6.00
Tickets $15.25 $20.25 rural tickets available on bus
Monthly Pass $34.00 NA NA
Day Pass $4.00 NA NA
Child 4 and under Free Free Free
*Includes ferry fare

All revenue collected is shared between the City of Powell River and the Regional District of Powell River to help offset the cost of running transit for local taxpayers.

For more information on fares and schedules please check the Powell River Regional Transit System or call the local transit provider at 604-485-4287. (Fixed Route Transit) or 604-483-2008 (Rural Transit).

Media Contacts

Mike Russell
Media and Public Relations Advisor, BC Transit
media@bctransit.com
250-995-5720