BC Transit - Comox Valley News List

Umo Digital Fare Payments available in Comox Valley, Campbell River, and Port Alberni

Dec 6, 2023

BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Comox Valley Regional, Campbell River, and Port Alberni Regional transit systems. Umo introduces contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best options for their lifestyle and travel habits.

Transit Systems: Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port Alberni
Categories: Innovation, Service and Fare Changes
Tags: Port Alberni, Campbell River, Comox Valley Regional District, Fare Change, Comox Valley

Winter weather service impact reminder from BC Transit

Dec 4, 2023

BC Transit is reminding customers throughout the province that they may experience some delays, detours or even cancellations during the winter months when road conditions become challenging.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Customer Service, Safety

BC Transit’s BusReady program honoured by National transit association

Nov 15, 2023

For developing a dynamic program aimed at teaching B.C. kids and families how to safely ride the bus, BC Transit has been recognized with a prestigious award by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA).

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Corporate

Transit investments by the governments of Canada and British Columbia improve safety and help more people connect

Oct 30, 2023

Communities across British Columbia will receive new buses and see important upgrades to public transit infrastructure, thanks to an investment of more than $248.5 million from the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, and BC Transit. Announced by MP Wilson Miao, Minister Rob Fleming, and Erinn Pinkerton of BC Transit, these projects will increase public transit ridership and improve the commuter experience.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Corporate

Hocus Focus on Halloween safety with BC Transit

Oct 26, 2023

Little witches and zombies will roam our streets on Tuesday, October 31 and BC Transit wants everyone to be a safety pro this Halloween.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Safety, Service and Fare Changes

BC Transit celebrates full return to pre-pandemic ridership levels

Sep 28, 2023

After more than three years of reduced ridership due to COVID-19, BC Transit has seen steady increases and is now experiencing a province-wide return to pre-pandemic ridership levels.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Collaboration , Corporate

BC Transit experiencing Comox Valley service challenges

Sep 8, 2023

BC Transit is advising customers in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System that due to a current labour shortage, we are currently experiencing short-term service challenges.

Transit Systems: Comox Valley
Categories: Customer Service

Learn to ride the bus this fall with BC Transit’s BusReady program!

Aug 31, 2023

Safety is a top priority for BC Transit and that’s why we want some of our youngest customers to be BusReady when school starts up.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Service and Fare Changes

NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement Complete

Aug 28, 2023

The replacement of the NextRide technology that helps provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers is now complete for the Comox Valley Transit System.

Transit Systems: Comox Valley
Categories: Innovation, Customer Service

School trips return to BC Transit in Comox this fall

Aug 22, 2023

BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) are notifying transit users that the annual fall service change will go into effect on September 5, 2023.

Transit Systems: Comox Valley
Categories: Service and Fare Changes