{"id":986,"date":"2026-03-24T13:22:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/powell-river\/?page_id=986"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:03:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T22:03:02","slug":"ondemand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/powell-river\/schedules-and-maps\/ondemand\/","title":{"rendered":"OnDemand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fb3fdf2b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50.1%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is OnDemand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>OnDemand is BC Transit\u2019s flexible, on-request transit service. You can book a trip when you need it using the BC Transit \u2013 OnDemand app or by phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you book, the app finds the fastest travel option for you. It will direct you to either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a nearby virtual pick-up location for an OnDemand bus, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a nearby bus stop to connect with regular scheduled service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll get clear directions so you know exactly where to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose OnDemand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flexible and efficient service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy booking through the app or by phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shorter wait and travel times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wheelchair- and walker-accessible buses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time bus tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better access within your neighbourhood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More service during off-peak hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A convenient and sustainable way to travel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.9%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-3 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p.m.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Download the App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ca\/app\/bct-ondemand\/id6476562233\"><strong>Apple Store<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=ridewithvia.bct.bctransit\"><strong>Google Play Store<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-3 has-white-color has-primary-default-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-230e281ca9ddfa5a5a73a3b4a16947b4 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:1rem;border-top-right-radius:1rem;border-bottom-left-radius:1rem;border-bottom-right-radius:1rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c32c145b1fda5fb0c94021c62968286\">Service Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Service runs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f29626fe2123b1846143293c00a7966f\">Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a28f132c6138d7006f3179e16c556839\">Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>OnDemand does not run on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87352075b9ae98f5a9459adafbd44d06\">Christmas Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e7a5980be23c33937ed638ffe183e3a\">New Year\u2019s Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e98ea2918e1a6b0b78f33d45586a9871\">Good Friday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All other holidays follow regular service hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized 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