TransLink and BC Transit celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
On March 18, TransLink and BC Transit are teaming up to celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. This is a day dedicated to honouring the thousands of transit workers who help keep British Columbia moving.
BC Transit continues forward on the path to electrification
BC Transit continues its path forward to reduce carbon emissions and transition to electric buses, which remain key priorities for the organization.
BC Transit named one of BC’s Top Employers for the fourth consecutive year
BC Transit recognized for dedication to providing a thriving workplace.
Winter weather service impact reminder from BC Transit
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. The safety of our customers and drivers is our top priority. While our local government and provincial partners work hard to maintain the best road conditions possible, there...
BC Transit’s BusReady program honoured by National transit association
For developing a dynamic program aimed at teaching B.C. kids and families how to safely ride the bus, BC Transit has been recognized with a prestigious award by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA). “Congratulations to BC Transit on this award and for their excellent work raising safety awareness and promoting transit use for families,”...
Transit investments by the governments of Canada and British Columbia improve safety and help more people connect
Communities across British Columbia will receive new buses and see important upgrades to public transit infrastructure, thanks to an investment of more than $248.5 million from the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, and BC Transit. Announced by MP Wilson Miao, Minister Rob Fleming, and Erinn Pinkerton of BC Transit, these projects will...
Hocus Focus on Halloween safety with BC Transit
Little witches and zombies will roam our streets on Tuesday, October 31 and BC Transit wants everyone to be a safety pro this Halloween. Halloween is a time of excitement for trick-or-treaters and BC Transit’s BusReady program has some spook-tacular safety tips: Be Visible: Add reflectors and lights to costumes to stay seen in the...
BC Transit celebrates full return to pre-pandemic ridership levels
After more than three years of reduced ridership due to COVID-19, BC Transit has seen steady increases and is now experiencing a province-wide return to pre-pandemic ridership levels. “BC Transit is one of the first agencies in North America to reach this ridership recovery milestone following the pandemic and BC Transit staff deserve a huge...
Learn to ride the bus this fall with BC Transit’s BusReady program!
Safety is a top priority for BC Transit and that’s why we want some of our youngest customers to be BusReady when school starts up. Whether it’s their first time riding the bus or if they’re seasoned pros, the BusReady program will help teach and guide young people on bus safety. BC Transit’s BusReady youth...
The governments of Canada and British Columbia invest in electrification of public transit in British Columbia
July 26, 2023 — Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, the Honourable Rob Fleming, B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Erinn Pinkerton, President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Transit, announced a joint investment of more than $395.5 million to support public transit in British Columbia. Through...