Spring Service Begins in Whistler
WHISTLER – Transit customers will have a great way to spring into the season, rides in the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) will cost only $1 on April 2, 2013. The one-day fare reduction is a small token of thanks to loyal customers who helped ensure another strong season of public transportation in the RMOW....
Winter Transit Schedules in Whistler
WHISTLER – The first of two winter transit schedule changes goes into effect on November 17, 2012 in the Resort Municipality of Whistler. As part of Early Winter service, the #5 Upper Village/Benchlands Shuttle makes its annual return. Plus service will be ramped up with added frequency in Alta Vista, Blueberry Hill, Spruce Grove/White Gold,...
SPRING TRANSIT SCHEDULE STARTS APRIL 22
WHISTLER, B.C. – It’s that time of year again: on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, Whistler Transit will transition to the spring, summer and fall schedule. Every year, Whistler Transit transitions from its peak winter service volumes to reduced spring, summer and fall service hours. The hours are economized to match the decreased demand so that...
Winter Service Arrives Early for Whistler Transit
WHISTLER, B.C. -Winter service is coming early to Whistler Transit. Effective December 1, 2013 all routes will see increased service levels. The Full Winter schedule is being introduced nearly two weeks earlier than previous years to address growing demand for transit. Customers will see better and more frequent coverage to Emerald Estates, Spring Creek and...
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
WHISTLER _ Tomorrow is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) are celebrating on March 18, 2014 by saluting some of the extraordinary men and women who go the extra mile (kilometer) to safely provide exceptional customer service. Whistler Transit celebrates all of its employees and would like to...
In Business with BC Transit
WHISTLER – BC Transit is venturing into new and innovative ways to raise revenue that will support improved transit services without putting added pressure on taxpayers. The first ever venture will take place in Whistler where Pacific Coach Lines (PCL) has signed a one-year lease to rent secured parking space on the grounds of the...
Real Time technology implementation rolling forward
Corporate – BC Transit is moving forward with implementation of Real Time technology, also known as automatic vehicle location enabled technology, in Kamloops, Comox Valley, Squamish, Whistler, Kelowna, Victoria, and the Regional District of Nanaimo. Strategic Mapping Inc. has been selected as the partner to install and maintain the technology. The new technology includes a...
Best in class technology will deliver a better transit experience in BC communities
Corporate – BC Transit is beginning a request for proposal (RFP) process to introduce Real Time, automatic vehicle location (AVL) enabled technology on buses in seven transit communities, including Kamloops, Nanaimo, Comox Valley, Squamish, Whistler, Kelowna and Victoria. BC Transit aims to introduce the customer-facing features of the Real Time technology in 2018. “The introduction...