Full Driver Doors Retrofit Project Complete
Dec 18, 2020
GLOBAL – A total of 696 full driver doors have now been installed in buses across 34 transit systems to protect the health and safety of our drivers.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Safety
BC Restart Funding Statement Update
Dec 4, 2020
BC Transit is pleased to finalize the contribution agreements for additional COVID-19 funding with the Government of Canada and Province of BC.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Corporate
BC Transit mandatory face covering policy update
Nov 27, 2020
BC Transit is updating our mandatory face covering policy to align with the mandatory mask order implemented by the Province of BC.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Safety
Battery Electric Bus Request for Proposals Released
Nov 18, 2020
BC Transit is pleased to be proceeding with the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for our first 10 battery electric heavy-duty buses. Heavy duty buses are the regular 40’ transit buses you see in communities across the province.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Corporate
BC Transit announces Transit Superstars across the province
Nov 3, 2020
GLOBAL – For their professionalism, teamwork and dedication to public transit in their communities, BC Transit is recognizing six individuals as our latest Transit Superstars.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Corporate
Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Concludes November 1
Oct 30, 2020
REGIONAL – On November 1, 2020, be sure to ‘fall back’ on your clocks by one-hour for the conclusion of Daylight Savings Time.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Service and Fare Changes
Government of Canada and Province of BC COVID-19 relief funding to support public transportation
Sep 18, 2020
BC Transit would like to thank the Government of Canada and the Province of BC for providing funding to cover the significant additional expenses and lost revenue related to COVID-19.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Safety
Reminder: masks mandatory on BC Transit buses beginning Monday
Aug 21, 2020
GLOBAL – BC Transit, in alignment with TransLink and other transportation agencies, will be proceeding with mandatory use of face coverings on buses in BC Transit communities across the province beginning Monday, August 24.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Safety
BC Transit to mandate use of face coverings
Aug 6, 2020
GLOBAL - BC Transit, in alignment with TransLink and other transportation agencies, will be proceeding with mandatory use of face coverings on buses in BC Transit communities across the Province as of August 24.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Safety, Corporate
Full driver doors coming to buses in Fraser Valley transit systems
Jul 31, 2020
ABBOTSFORD – Passengers in the Agassiz-Harrison, Central Fraser Valley, Chilliwack and Hope transit systems will soon see buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators.
- Transit Systems: Central Fraser Valley, Agassiz-Harrison, Hope, Chilliwack
- Categories: Corporate, Safety