BC Transit upgrading riders with free Transit Royale subscriptions to enhance trip planning experience
It’s important for BC Transit customers to have trip-planning options that best suit their needs, and customers who use the Transit app will soon see an enhanced version that offers additional features to further improve the transit experience, at no extra cost to them. Beginning May 4, BC Transit will be providing riders with free...
Prince Rupert transit system returning to near full service levels
BC Transit and the City of Prince Rupert are happy to announce the return to near full service levels, effective April 11, 2023. Due to a labour challenge, service levels were reduced in the fall of 2022 but with the hiring of new operators, we are able to provide more service. Full service will be...
BC Transit marks Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
They safely get customers where they need to go, keep the buses on the road, optimize the schedules and support transportation service you can rely on – they are your transit workers. This month, BC Transit and its partners are thanking them for all they do. “We saw throughout the pandemic the importance of a...
Service reinstatement in Prince Rupert Transit System
BC Transit and the City of Prince Rupert are happy to announce that customers will see some additional trips on certain local routes, effective February 27, 2023. Adjustments had been made in the fall to reflect a recent labour challenge, but with recent changes to the number of operators, we are now able to reintroduce...
BC Transit named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023
For the third year in a row, BC Transit has been recognized for its exceptional workplace as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023. BC Transit has more than 1,000 employees with a wide range of careers that include drivers, maintenance and administration. “It’s an honour to be recognized as one of our province’s top...
Free transit for municipal election in communities across BC
GLOBAL – BC Transit and many local government partners across the province are offering free transit on Saturday, October 15, for the municipal elections. Offering free transit helps make it easier for residents to get to the polls and cast their ballots. Decisions to offer free transit are made by local government partners in each...
Temporary reduction in service effective August 13 in Prince Rupert 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 Prince RupertTransit System. This adjusted service schedule will see a temporary...
Heat warnings in effect throughout province for BC Transit customers
BC Transit reminds customers that Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for many communities in British Columbia, with some extremely high temperatures expected through the long weekend. Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors. It’s important to...
NextRide Launched in the Prince Rupert Transit System
BC Transit has launched NextRide, its Automatic Vehicle Location technology, in the Prince Rupert and Port Edwards Transit Systems. Following several weeks of testing and training, the new technology is now available to BC Transit customers in Fort St. John. NextRide allows customers to see real-time bus locations along routes and identify what predicted arrival...
GradPASS returns to offer Grade 12 students free and safe transportation
BC Transit and its partner communities across the province are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating high school students. Grade 12 students from participating schools in more than 70 communities across British Columbia will be able to ride the bus for free any two days during the month of June thanks to...