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Man with a Dream Drives an Organization with a Purpose
[Asset Included(Id:1403644019075;Type:Image_C)] Nearly 30-years ago, Richard Thomas, a determined BC Transit operator, set out with his dream of making a difference in the lives of terminally-ill children in our communities. Out of that dream was born the Help Fill A Dream Foundation, which is one of the two beneficiaries of BC Transit’s annual fundraising campaign,...
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BC Transit Mechanic Awarded for Life Saving Actions
[Asset Included(Id:1403643944716;Type:Image_C)] On Wednesday, September 16th, Chief Constable Frank Elsner of the Victoria Police Department recognized BC Transit mechanic Bill Naylor for his calm and professional demeanour while rendering life-saving aid when responding to a serious vehicle collision. Bill, who is also a volunteer firefighter with the Colwood Fire Department, came across a serious single...
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BC Transit welcomes Mike Russell as new Media and Public Relations Advisor
CORPORATE – BC Transit is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Russell as Media and Public Relations Advisor, effective Monday, August 10. Mike is well-known to the Greater Victoria community as a police officer and media spokesperson for the Victoria Police Department (VicPD). During his five years as the primary spokesperson for VicPD and...
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Holiday Service – Check Your Local Schedule
Global – Bus service levels will vary in each BC Transit community for the holidays: Christmas Day (Dec. 25), Boxing Day (Dec. 26), New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), as well as New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31). If you are not sure what your local service levels are, please call your local customer service (see Contact...
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Discover Springtime Adventures and Enter to Win Bus Passes for a Year!
BC Transit’s Explore BC by Bus campaign is back for a third year, featuring new and exciting spring destinations. Whether it’s a fun-filled family day trip or a mission to release your inner explorer, BC Transit will help you ride and seek new adventures this spring! With hundreds of routes offered by BC Transit province-wide,...
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Electric bus trial gets on the road in Victoria
Corporate – BC Transit announced today the upcoming trial of a 40-foot battery electric transit bus to take place in Victoria for up to six months starting in January 2018. The trial will give BC Transit a better understanding of the capabilities, range, and operational processes and requirements of modern electric bus technology. The first...
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BC Transit introduces full driver door proof of concept
Corporate – BC Transit is introducing an enhancement to its transit safety system by launching a full driver door. Over the past five years, BC Transit has made significant investments in both training and tools for its transit safety system, which includes: closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, driver training to diffuse situations, partnerships with first...
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Remembrance Day - Check Your Holiday Schedule
Remembrance Day is on Saturday, November 11. As a result, there may be changes to bus service levels on that day. There may also be service level changes on Monday, November 13 for some BC Transit regional systems (observed by many organizations as the holiday in lieu of Nov. 11). Please check your Holiday Schedule...
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BC Transit wishes you a happy and safe Halloween
Corporate – Halloween is almost here and BC Transit would like to remind all knights, zombies, witches and their companions, that our buses will be ready to get them safely to their destinations. BC Transit buses are also safe places for anyone who many need help—including children, who may be a little distracted by all...
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11 new ARBOC buses are starting to arrive in five BC Transit communities
Corporate – New ARBOC Spirit of Mobility buses have started to arrive in five communities across the province to replace buses in the current fleet. The buses will be customized depending on their intended use. The ARBOC buses have between 17 to 23 seats depending on the configuration. The buses are accessible as it is...