Electric buses entering service soon
People in the Kelowna Regional Transit System will soon be able to get to their destinations aboard an electric bus. BC Transit’s heavy-duty battery electric buses began arriving in Kelowna in spring 2026 and the first few are expected to enter service in the coming weeks. Kelowna will receive 22 electric buses in total, delivered...
Modern training centre provides growth and learning opportunities at BC Transit
BC Transit announced the completion of their new maintenance training centre located at the BC Transit yard in Victoria today. BC Transit received more than $7 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments, and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission to renovate a former tire storage area into a modern maintenance training facility at...
Electric bus charging construction starting soon
Electric bus infrastructure construction is getting underway this spring at the Powell River and Sunshine Coast Transit Centres. Powell River and Sunshine Coast will each receive two heavy-duty electric buses, after construction is completed this coming fall. Work to prepare the sites to receive new electric buses includes: The public will not be impacted by...
Meet BC Transit’s newest Transit SuperStars
Five individuals and one team are being recognized as Transit SuperStars for going above and beyond in service to their communities and coworkers, while demonstrating a strong a strong commitment to excellence. “BC Transit is grateful and proud of the latest Transit SuperStars, who have displayed consistent commitment and care in their work,” said Jim...
Open houses ahead of demolition work at future Saanich Transit Centre site
BC Transit is starting site preparation and building demolition work at the site of the future Saanich Transit Centre this July that will continue to the end of 2026. This early site preparation work is necessary to ensure the site is ready for future facility construction when funding is secured. The construction contract was awarded...
Work on a new BC Transit Maintenance Facility underway
BC Transit is working to retrofit an existing facility at 1175 Lower China Creek Road into an Operations and Maintenance facility that will serve as a critical hub for transit service for the West Kootenay Transit System. The new Genelle Operations and Maintenance facility is where BC Transit buses will be stored, maintained, cleaned and...
BC Transit launches tap-to-pay province-wide
BC Transit is introducing contactless fare payment on fixed-route buses in participating Umo transit systems, making transit more convenient and easier to use.
BC Transit services in Bella Coola moving to new operating partner
Effective May 1, 2026, all transit service in the Bella Coola Transit System will be provided by BCV Stagecoach Express.
BC Transit launches modern, redesigned website
BC Transit has launched a redesigned website to make it easier for riders to find transit information and plan their trips. BCTransit.com is used by transit riders every day when travelling throughout their communities, including work, school and community events. The new design focuses on tasks riders use most, helping customers quickly find routes, schedules,...
New BC Transit website launching March 31
BC Transit will launch a redesigned website on March 31, making it easier for customers to plan their trips and get where they need to go. The new website design focuses on the information riders use most, including routes, schedules, fares and service alerts. A more modern look and simplified navigation will help customers find...