handyDART expansion coming to Kitimat Transit System
BC Transit and the District of Kitimat are informing riders of an expansion to handyDART service and return to full schedule for conventional service effective March 6, 2022. Once in service, the handyDART expansion will offer equal service hours as Kitimat’s regular transit service. Aligned transit services between handyDART and conventional means that all customers...
BC Transit Announces Details of the Coming Electronic Fare Collection System
BC Transit announces exciting steps forward in its project to implement an electronic fare collection system across the province. Today, BC Transit celebrates several project milestones, sharing details of the coming system, announcing the system’s vendor, and releasing the brand that represents the system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”). The innovative new system will replace end of...
Temporarily reduction for Friday and Sunday service in the Kitimat Transit System
BC Transit and its local government partners work hard to match service with demand and provide reliable transportation services for customers. Due to a recent labour challenge, BC Transit is implementing a short-term reduced service schedule to provide more stability for customers in the Kitimat Transit System. This adjusted service schedule means a short-term, minor...
Holiday events happening throughout the province with BC Transit
VICTORIA – This year has been an extremely challenging year for so many British Columbians. Now more than ever is the time to come together and give back to lift the spirits of family, friends and community in the upcoming weeks. Across the province in various operating systems there will be events to safely bring...
Free transit on September 30 in Kitimat
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the District of Kitimat and BC Transit will be offering free service on September 30, 2021 in the Kitimat Transit System. Free transit will be available on routes 1 Whitesail, 2 Nechako, 3 Kildala and 4 Crosstown. The free service extends to handyDART as well....
Free transit offered on July 1 in the Kitimat Transit System
KITIMAT – In recognition of Canada Day, the District of Kitimat and BC Transit will be offering free service on July 1, 2021 in the Kitimat Transit System. Free transit will be available on routes 1 Whitesail, 2 Nechako, 3 Kildala and 4 Crosstown. The free service extends to handyDART as well. Service will be...
Free transit service on election day in the Kitimat Transit System
KITIMAT – The District of Kitimat and BC Transit are providing free transit service on October 24, 2020 as part of election day. Free transit will be available all day on routes 1 Whitesail, 2 Nechako, 3 Kildala, 4 Crosstown and handyDART services in the Kitimat Transit System. Free transit will also be available on...
Full Driver Doors Coming to Buses in Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Terrace, Kitimat and Skeena
NORTHWESTERN BC – Passengers in Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Terrace, Kitimat and Skeena will soon see buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators. Retrofits on conventional fleet buses in Prince Rupert will get underway in the coming days, followed by retrofits in Terrace and Kitimat....
District of Kitimat to offer free fares for students
KITIMAT – The District of Kitimat is announcing the implementation of free fares for k-12 students in the Kitimat Transit System as part of a one-year pilot project. Decisions regarding fares are the responsibility of our local government partners. This pilot project will allow students attending school in Kitimat to board buses in the Kitimat...
Kitimat Service Update March 19
BC Transit, the District of Kitimat and our local transit staff are continuing to work to ensure we have service on the road for customers that need to get to work, including health care facilities, and going out for groceries or other needs. We are implementing rear door boarding in to enhance physical distancing for...