TransLink and BC Transit celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
On March 18, TransLink and BC Transit are teaming up to celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. This is a day dedicated to honouring the thousands of transit workers who help keep British Columbia moving.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Corporate
Umo Digital Fare Payments launch in Kelowna
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. 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: Kelowna
- Categories: Innovation, Service and Fare Changes
BC Transit continues forward on the path to electrification
BC Transit continues its path forward to reduce carbon emissions and transition to electric buses, which remain key priorities for the organization.
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Innovation, Sustainability
Learn about OnDemand, BC Transit’s modern on-request transit option
BC Transit’s new OnDemand service that offers customers the convenience of booking trips using a smartphone app, or by phone, is coming to the Crawford neighborhood soon.
- Transit Systems: Kelowna
- Categories: Customer Service, Innovation
Learn about Umo, BC Transit’s coming Digital Payment System
BC Transit’s new electronic fare payment system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”), is coming to the South Okanagan-Similkameen, Kelowna Regional, and Vernon Regional transit systems. In a few weeks, Umo will be launched regionally introducing contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best option for their lifestyle and travel habits.
- Transit Systems: Kelowna, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Vernon
- Categories: Innovation, Service and Fare Changes, Engagement
BC Transit named one of BC’s Top Employers for the fourth consecutive year
BC Transit recognized for dedication to providing a thriving workplace
- Transit Systems: Global
- Categories: Customer Service, Corporate
Seasonal service change for Kelowna
BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are advising transit users of a seasonal service change, effective January 7, 2024.
- Transit Systems: Kelowna
- Categories: Service and Fare Changes
Holiday transit service across the province
BC Transit and its partners are advising transit users of some changes being made to service over the holidays in regions across the province.
- Transit Systems: West Kootenay, Pemberton Valley, Prince Rupert, Mount Waddington, Salt Spring Island, Boundary, Columbia Valley, Nanaimo, Smithers, Creston Valley, Shuswap, Central Fraser Valley, Cowichan Valley, Merritt, Kitimat, Hope, Whistler, Bulkley-Nechako, Chilliwack, Vernon, Sunshine Coast, Kimberley, Ucluelet, Powell River, Victoria, Quesnel, Clearwater, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Sea To Sky, Terrace, Dawson Creek, Williams Lake, Kelowna, Agassiz-Harrison, Port Edward, Port Alberni, Kamloops, Ashcroft-Cache Creek-Clinton, Cranbrook, Fort St. John, 100 Mile House, Prince George, Squamish, Highway 16, Tofino, Skeena, Hazeltons, Revelstoke, Elk Valley, Bella Coola Valley
- Categories: Service and Fare Changes
Federal and provincial investments in public transit infrastructure will better connect British Columbians
- Transit Systems: Victoria, Kelowna
- Categories: Corporate
BC Transit welcomes new buses
Five new Light Duty buses are now operating in the Kelowna Regional Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous, and reliable transit service for riders.
- Transit Systems: Kelowna
- Categories: Customer Service