Free Transit Rides for Graduates
CORPORATE – A record number of BC Transit communities are helping high school graduates celebrate their accomplishments with GradPASS. The special pass offers two days of free, unlimited transit travel during the month of June. A total of 21,500 GradPASS cards will be given to Grade 12 students in communities in 21 BC Transit systems....
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
PRINCE GEORGE – March 18, 2015 is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit and the City of Prince George are celebrating by saluting some of the extraordinary men and women who go the extra mile (kilometer) to safely provide exceptional customer service. Why March 18? It is believed to be the debut of transit services...
Free fare on Referendum General Voting Day
Prince George – The City of Prince George will be offering free transit this Saturday, October 28, to make it easier for residents to get around and vote on Referendum Day. For more details on the referendum, visit www.princegeorge.ca. For information on routes and schedules in Prince George, please visit bctransit.com/prince-george. Media Contact: Jonathon Dyck...
Senior citizens ride free on October 1
Prince George – To celebrate National Seniors Day, this Sunday, October 1, the City of Prince George and BC Transit are offering free transit service for bus riders 65 years of age or over. Seniors wishing to hop on the bus will only need to present their valid ID upon boarding and enjoy the ride....
Improved weekend service and a new bus route coming this fall
Prince George – Starting September 5, transit users of the Prince George Transit System will enjoy expanded service hours on weekends and more efficient weekday service on several routes, including the addition of a brand-new route. These improvements are possible due to the addition of 2,500 new service hours to the system, funded by the...
Ride the bus for $1 on Canada's 150th birthday
PRINCE GEORGE – On July 1, transit users in Prince George will be able to ride the bus for only $1, and enjoy the Canada Day festivities at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park and Canada Games Plaza. In lieu of the $1 special Canada Day fare, customers may choose to donate a non-perishable food item to...
New Highway 16 routes between Prince George and Smithers start Monday
BURNS LAKE – New transit services will start running on June 19 connecting the northern communities of Burns Lake, Prince George and Smithers. The routes are part of the Highway 16 transit plan and the Province of B.C.’s Highway 16 Transportation Action Plan. “The two new routes will better connect people and communities along the...
Free transit for Prince George Bike to Work and School Week Participants
Free transit for Prince George Bike to Work and School Week participants Prince George – BC Transit and the City of Prince George are pleased to offer free rides to cyclists during Bike to Work and School Week from May 29 to June 4. Riders just need to show their bike helmet when getting on...
Free Transit Service on Election Day
Prince George – The City of Prince George will be offering free transit for the Provincial Election on May 9, 2017. For more information on routes and schedules, please visit bctransit.com/prince-george. Media Contact: Jonathon Dyck, Communications Manager, BC Transit Media@bctransit.com 250-995-5720
Expanded service recommendations announced for Prince George
Prince George – BC Transit is planning the introduction of 2,500 new service hours in Prince George following public consultations in the Fall of 2016. The proposed expansion in September 2017 will be funded through a partnership between the City of Prince George, the Province of BC, and BC Transit. “The Province of BC continues...