Umo Digital Fare Payments available in Powell River Region

Jan 10, 2024

BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Powell River Regional Transit System. Umo introduces contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best options for their lifestyle and travel habits.

  • Transit Systems: Powell River
  • Categories: Innovation
  • Tags: Fare Change, Powell River

Holiday transit service across the province

Dec 20, 2023

BC Transit and its partners are advising transit users of some changes being made to service over the holidays in regions across the province.

  • Transit Systems: West Kootenay, Pemberton Valley, Prince Rupert, Mount Waddington, Salt Spring Island, Boundary, Columbia Valley, Nanaimo, Smithers, Creston Valley, Shuswap, Central Fraser Valley, Cowichan Valley, Merritt, Kitimat, Hope, Whistler, Bulkley-Nechako, Chilliwack, Vernon, Sunshine Coast, Kimberley, Ucluelet, Powell River, Victoria, Quesnel, Clearwater, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Sea To Sky, Terrace, Dawson Creek, Williams Lake, Kelowna, Agassiz-Harrison, Port Edward, Port Alberni, Kamloops, Ashcroft-Cache Creek-Clinton, Cranbrook, Fort St. John, 100 Mile House, Prince George, Squamish, Highway 16, Tofino, Skeena, Hazeltons, Revelstoke, Elk Valley, Bella Coola Valley
  • Categories: Service and Fare Changes

BC Transit welcomes new buses

Dec 12, 2023

Two new Light Duty buses are now operating in the Powell River Regional Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous, and reliable transit service for riders. 

  • Transit Systems: Powell River
  • Categories: Customer Service

Learn about Umo, BC Transit’s coming Digital Payment System

Dec 7, 2023

BC Transit’s new electronic fare payment system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”), is coming to the Powell River Regional, Sunshine Coast, and Squamish transit systems. Prior to Umo’s arrival in the coming weeks, BC Transit invites riders to learn more about Umo by visiting bctransit.com/umo or attending an in-person engagement event in their community.

  • Transit Systems: Squamish, Powell River, Sunshine Coast
  • Categories: Customer Service, Innovation

Winter weather service impact reminder from BC Transit

Dec 4, 2023

BC Transit is reminding customers throughout the province that they may experience some delays, detours or even cancellations during the winter months when road conditions become challenging.

  • Transit Systems: Global
  • Categories: Customer Service, Safety

Holiday events with BC Transit across the province

Nov 27, 2023

BC Transit and its partners are celebrating the holidays with events in communities across the province. From parades and light tours to special events to help us stuff a bus, there is no shortage of activities this holiday season.

  • Transit Systems: Quesnel, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Prince Rupert, Prince George, Powell River, Cowichan Valley, Kamloops, Chilliwack, Port Alberni, Creston Valley, Merritt, Kelowna
  • Categories: Service and Fare Changes, Holiday Announcements