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
“Together we ride” - BC Transit launches a province-wide campaign to encourage considerate transit etiquette
Jul 20, 2020
CORPORATE – A province-wide advertising campaign launched today, encouraging considerate etiquette on board BC Transit buses, including the wearing of face coverings (for those who have no medical issues that prevent them from doing so). The tag line “Together we ride” reminds riders that safety is a collaborative effort and endeavors to foster an environment where riders are courteous and respectful.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Safety, Corporate
BC Transit putting measures in place to align with BC’s Restart Plan
May 21, 2020
Corporate - Following the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC, and drawing on the best practices of the transit industry worldwide, BC Transit is continuing with many of the safety measures put in place to respond to COVID-19, and is implementing additional practices and procedures to align with BC’s Restart Plan.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Corporate, Safety
A message from Erinn Pinkerton, President and CEO
May 21, 2020
All across our province, whether in our urban centres or our rural communities, you have come to rely on BC Transit to get you where you need to be, as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of our customers and our operators has always been paramount, and during these times, we are extremely proud to be able to provide transportation that has enabled our frontline workers to get to their essential jobs.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Corporate
BC Transit selects vendor to retrofit full driver doors on existing fleet
May 14, 2020
Corporate – BC Transit has selected a vendor to complete the installation of full driver doors on existing buses in fleets outside of Victoria and the Regional District of Nanaimo. Kodiak Mobile Video Installations will complete installations of the protective doors, produced by AROW Global Corporation, in approximately 34 regional transit system locations.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Safety, Corporate
Helping BC Ride With Care
May 7, 2020
Rider and driver wellbeing are top priority at BC Transit — and this means putting measures in place for safe, reliable transportation during unprecedented times.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Engagement, Safety
BC Transit enhancing safety measures to allow for front door loading and regular fare collection
May 4, 2020
On June 1, 2020, BC Transit will be enhancing safety measures for our provincial transit systems that will allow for a return to front door loading and collection of fares in all BC Transit communities. With the change, fares will be collected on conventional, community, and handyDART services.
- Transit Systems: Global
BC Transit COVID-19 updates - April 24
Apr 24, 2020
BC Transit is continuing to provide transportation services customers can rely on as we recognize people still need to get to work, including at healthcare facilities or in other essential service industries, or other activities such as weekly grocery shopping trips. BC Transit places the safety of our riders, staff, and communities as our top priority.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Safety