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BC Transit announces Transit Superstars across the province
GLOBAL – For their professionalism, teamwork and dedication to public transit in their communities, BC Transit is recognizing six individuals as our latest Transit Superstars. “These people are the lifeblood of public transportation in BC Transit communities, and it’s our pleasure to honour them as Transit Superstars,” said Tim Croyle, Chief Operating Officer for BC...
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Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Concludes November 1
REGIONAL – On November 1, 2020, be sure to ‘fall back’ on your clocks by one-hour for the conclusion of Daylight Savings Time. BC Transit is reminding transit riders to check their local bus schedules before heading out the door. Daylight Savings Time does not aply to the Creston Valley, Dawson Creek and Fort St...
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Government of Canada and Province of BC COVID-19 relief funding to support public transportation
BC Transit would like to thank the Government of Canada and the Province of BC for providing funding to cover the significant additional expenses and lost revenue related to COVID-19. The $86 million in funding for 2020/21 and 2021/22 will help cover the costs of: “Having access to affordable and reliable public transportation is key...
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Reminder: masks mandatory on BC Transit buses beginning Monday
GLOBAL – BC Transit, in alignment with TransLink and other transportation agencies, will be proceeding with mandatory use of face coverings on buses in BC Transit communities across the province beginning Monday, August 24. Accommodations will be permitted for children under the age of 5 and those that cannot wear a face covering for health...
BC Transit to mandate use of face coverings
Accommodations will be permitted for children under the age of 5 and those that cannot wear a face covering for health reasons. We recognize the advice from health professionals, including Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, has been to wear face coverings when physical distancing is not possible including on transit vehicles. Customers have indicated...
“Together we ride” - BC Transit launches a province-wide campaign to encourage considerate transit etiquette
CORPORATE – A province-wide advertising campaign launched today, encouraging considerate etiquette on board BC Transit buses, including the wearing of face coverings (for those who have no medical issues that prevent them from doing so). The tag line “Together we ride” reminds riders that safety is a collaborative effort and endeavors to foster an environment...
BC Transit putting measures in place to align with BC’s Restart Plan
Corporate – Following the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC, and drawing on the best practices of the transit industry worldwide, BC Transit is continuing with many of the safety measures put in place to respond to COVID-19, and is implementing additional practices and procedures to align with BC’s Restart Plan. As restrictions...
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A message from Erinn Pinkerton, President and CEO
Dear BC Transit customers, All across our province, whether in our urban centres or our rural communities, you have come to rely on BC Transit to get you where you need to be, as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of our customers and our operators has always been paramount, and during these times,...
BC Transit selects vendor to retrofit full driver doors on existing fleet
Corporate – BC Transit has selected a vendor to complete the installation of full driver doors on existing buses in fleets outside of Victoria and the Regional District of Nanaimo. Kodiak Mobile Video Installations will complete installations of the protective doors, produced by AROW Global Corporation, in approximately 34 regional transit system locations. Door installations...
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Helping BC Ride With Care
Real-Time Updates To help riders plan their journey in the Comox Valley, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Squamish, Victoria and Whistler, NextRide now shows passenger loads in real-time. Green means the bus is carrying a light load, yellow for a medium load and red indicates the bus is full. Across the rest of BC, the best way...