Corporate

BC Transit’s Low Carbon Fleet Program supports provincial targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

CORPORATE – BC Transit is releasing its pathway to a fully electric provincial fleet. The low carbon fleet program aligns with the Province of BC’s CleanBC plan, supports provincial targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and supports local government climate action goals. Moving to a fully electric bus fleet will provide customers with a cleaner,...

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BC Transit continues to provide safe rides to new grads

Corporate – High school graduates from over 70 communities across British Columbia will be able to ride the bus for free for two days of their choice during the month of June thanks to the GradPASS program. BC Transit and its partner communities are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating Grade 12...

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Innovation Sustainability

New facilities and seismic upgrades for a safe and efficient transit future

Victoria – New facilities bring welcomed upgrades to safety and efficiency for the Victoria Regional Transit System, and other BC Transit systems across the province. In 2016, the project was announced as a three-phased endeavour, consisting of a new warehouse for the Langford facility (1000 Henry Eng Place), a brand new paint and body shop...

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Corporate

Celebrate Transit Driver Appreciation Day with BC Transit

Corporate – On March 18, say a little extra “thank you” to your bus drivers as transit systems across North America join together to celebrate Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit is celebrating by saluting some of the most reliable and extraordinary individuals who get people where they need to be — safely. “I would...

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Safety

Annual Report Celebrates an Increase in Ridership

CORPORATE – BC Transit is releasing its 2013/14 annual report. This year’s achievements include increases in ridership and revenue, while delivering services under budget. Province-wide, BC Transit enjoyed a 2.7% increase in ridership over the previous year with 51 million annual passenger trips. A number of communities experienced significant growth in ridership in 2013/14 including...

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41 New Medium-Duty Buses On Order

[Asset Included(Id:1403645914817;Type:Image_C)] Global – BC Transit has awarded a contract for 41 mid-size (medium-duty) buses to Grande West Transportation International Ltd., a company based in Aldergrove, B.C. The new 30-foot, two-door ‘Vicinity’ buses are being purchased to replace older buses that are nearing the end of their service lives and will be delivered by the...

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New Mobile-Friendly Website Launched

CORPORATE– BC Transit launched its new and improved website today to give its 1.6 million customers in 130 communities across British Columbia easier and convenient access to online transit information. “This new website makes it even easier for BC Transit to connect with its customers,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Last year...

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Holiday Announcements

Family Day is February 18 - Check Your Local Schedule

Bus service levels will vary in each BC Transit community for British Columbia’s Family Day holiday on Monday, February 18. If you are not sure what your local service levels are, please call your local customer service (see Contact tab at top right corner of this page) or check the Holiday Service page.

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