BC Transit - West Kootenay News List

Red Mountain ski bus returns for the season

Nov 27, 2023

BC Transit, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the Regional District of Central Kootenay are advising customers that the West Kootenay Transit system ski bus to Red Mountain returns on December 9, 2023.

Transit Systems: West Kootenay
Categories: Service and Fare Changes

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

Help Stuff the Bus this weekend in Trail

Nov 14, 2023

The 10^th Annual Stuff the Bus is taking place on November 17 and 18, 2023. A BC Transit bus will be parked in the Ferraro Foods parking lot at 850 Farwell Street between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Transit Systems: West Kootenay
Categories: Holiday Announcements, Collaboration

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

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

The governments of Canada and British Columbia invest in electrification of public transit in British Columbia

Jul 27, 2023

Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, the Honourable Rob Fleming, B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Erinn Pinkerton, President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Transit, announced a joint investment of more than $395.5 million to support public transit in British Columbia.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Corporate, Innovation, Collaboration , Sustainability

BC Transit announces latest Transit SuperStars from across the province

Jun 22, 2023

For their professionalism, teamwork and dedication to public transit in their communities, BC Transit is recognizing six individuals and one team as Transit SuperStars.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Corporate, Integrity

Province announces changes to BC Transit Board of Directors

Jun 19, 2023

Today, the Province of BC announced the appointment of Central Saanich Mayor Ryan Windsor to the BC Transit Board of Directors. He will replace Sooke Mayor Maja Tait, who has chosen to step down from her role on the Board.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Corporate