BC Transit

Victoria, BC V8W 2P3

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520 Gorge Road East
Victoria, BC V8W 2P3
Canada
http://www.transitbc.com/
250.385.2551
250.995.5639

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From small towns to large urban centres, BC Transit connects over 50 million customers in communities across the province every year.

Products and Press Releases

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Vehicles

BC Transit to add more than 900 buses to fleet during next three to five years

Dec. 10, 2024
The agency has received funding for 141 electric buses, including 125 heavy duty, 10 double decker and six light duty buses.
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Shelters, Benches and Equipment

BC Transit, city of Prince George, B.C., to install new bus shelters

July 8, 2024
The new shelters will have a more modern design and will include new seating and lighting for passenger comfort and safety.
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Facilities

BC Transit begins construction on interior of Provincial Distribution Center in Colwood, British Columbia

June 25, 2024
The nearly 30,000-square-foot warehouse space will be a central hub to distribute parts province-wide, ensuring efficient public transit operations and providing additional office...
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Alexander Dennis receives order for 29 Enviro500 double deck buses from BC Transit

May 28, 2024
BC Transit will begin to receive its order of Alexander Dennis Enviro500 double deck buses in 2025.
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Management

BC Transit releases 2024 Strategic Plan

May 16, 2024
The plan focuses on expanding responsive and reliable services, introducing innovative service types, improving on-board amenities and expanding transit infrastructure.
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Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

New Flyer, Nova Bus receive battery electric bus orders from BC Transit

May 7, 2024
BC Transit anticipates the 66 buses will arrive incrementally starting in early 2025 and completed by mid-2026.
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Alt. Mobility

BC Transit to launch on-demand transit option in Kelowna, B.C.

April 19, 2024
This is BC Transit's first approach to implementing digital on-demand services into its system.
Comox Valley Regional District
Infrastructure

Combined investment of C$8.8 million to fund transit infrastructure upgrades for Comox Valley Regional District

Feb. 19, 2024
Funding will construct or upgrade transit exchanges in five locations in the CVRD and includes improvements to pedestrian and road infrastructure, new bike racks and the construction...
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Management

Combined investment of C$91.3 million to help make public transit infrastructure improvements in British Columbia

Dec. 18, 2023
Funding will support the preliminary work necessary to construct the proposed future Saanich Transit Center, as well as improvement to infrastructure that is integral to the maintenance...

Articles & News

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Labor relations updates from NJ Transit, Block By Block, BC Transit

June 6, 2024
The new collective bargaining agreements include TWU Local 2001 workers at NJ Transit, the first agreement for transit ambassadors at MBTA and CUPE Local 4500 workers at BC Transit...
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Fare Collection

BC Transit launches Umo payment system on five additional transit systems

May 9, 2024
The digital fare payment method is now on the Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert Regional, Port Edward Regional and Skeena regional transit systems in British Columbia.
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Fare Collection

Fare technology updates: NJ Transit, BCRTA, BC Transit

April 4, 2024
NJ Transit, BCRTA and BC Transit are implementing new contactless fare payment methods and equipment throughout their systems.
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Bus

Combined investment of C$3.1 million to refurbish, expand transit exchange in city of Trail

Feb. 16, 2024
The governments of Canada, British Columbia and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary are working together to improve bus transit efficiency and rider experience in the British...
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Service to resume on Campbell River and Comox Valley Regional transit systems following 48-day strike

Feb. 7, 2024
Service for handyDART will resume Feb. 7 while Conventional transit service in will resume on Feb. 12.
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Fare Collection

BC Transit launches Umo payment system on three transit systems

Jan. 11, 2024
The digital fare payment method is now on the Sunshine Coast Transit System, Squamish Transit System and Powell River Regional Transit System
City of Abbotsford
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Management

Joint investment of C$8.4 million will support upgrades to the Montrose Avenue Transit Exchange

Aug. 29, 2023
The joint investment from the government of Canada, government of British Columbia and BC Transit will help with the construction of an enhanced transit exchange on Montrose Avenue...
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Fare Collection

BC Transit launches Umo contactless payment system on Victoria Regional Transit

Aug. 24, 2023
The Umo system will provide a multitude of ways for riders to pay for Victoria Regional Transit, including through the Umo Mobility app and a reloadable Umo card.

Videos & Resources

Transit Driver Appreciation Day - Bob
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Transit Driver Appreciation Day - Bob

March 16, 2017
To celebrate Transit Driver Appreciation Day #TDAD, BC Transit is featuring Transit Operators across the province. Meet Bob who is one of BC Transit's Kelowna Drivers.
Transit Driver Appreciation Day - Anna
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Transit Driver Appreciation Day - Anna

March 16, 2017
To celebrate Transit Driver Appreciation Day #TDAD, BC Transit is featuring Transit Operators across the province. Meet Anna.
Transit Driver Appreciation Day Video - Annette
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Transit Driver Appreciation Day Video - Annette

March 16, 2017
To celebrate Transit Driver Appreciation Day #TDAD, BC Transit is featuring Transit Operators across the province. Meet Annette who works in the West Kootenay.
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Rail

Mass Transit Weekly Update 5/13/2016

May 13, 2016
This weeks transit update includes videos from Hyperloop One, BC Transit, the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority...
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BC Transit Driver Appreciation Day

May 13, 2016
BC Transit asked some of its drivers some of their favorite stories from the road.

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Fare Collection

BC Transit rolls out Umo digital fare payments in the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System

Nov. 20, 2023
Umo's contactless payment methods will provide riders a seamless way of fare payment.
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Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

Joint investment of C$248.5 million to support new buses and important transportation infrastructure for BC Transit

Oct. 31, 2023
The investment will help BC Transit complete four separate vehicle acquisitions, purchasing approximately 210 light-duty buses, 29 high-capacity diesel buses, 10 high-capacity...
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Facilities

BC Transit to receive additional C$51 million in funding to support electrification of handyDART operations and maintenance facility

Oct. 19, 2023
The additional investment will allow handyDART services to expand in Greater Victoria and brings the facility into alignment with BC Transit’s Electrification Program and moves...
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Shared Mobility

BC Transit and city of Kelowna award contract to VIA Mobility for on-demand technology service

Oct. 12, 2023
The on-demand service, launching in spring 2024, will be operated by Transdev Canada and will replace the daily route 15 service currently offered in the Crawford area.
Management

Joint investment of more than C$13.2 million to support transit improvements along Old Island Highway in Colwood and View Royal B.C.

Sept. 28, 2023
Funding will construct dedicated transit and bike lanes along portions of the highway in View Royal and queue jump lanes at Wale Road in Colwood, as well as widen sidewalks, create...
Safety & Security

BC Transit launches BusReady youth program for 2023-2024 school year

Sept. 6, 2023
The program, which helps teach young people transit safety, came to light in August 2022 after British Columbia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Rob Fleming made ...
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File photo of a BC Transit electric demo bus. BC Transit will purchase up to 115 battery electric buses and install 134 charging points with funding provided by the government of Canada and the government of British Columbia.
Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

Joint federal, provincial funding to support BC Transit’s zero-emission bus transition

July 27, 2023
The C$395.5 million in funding will allow BC Transit to purchase 115 electric buses and 134 charging points.
Paratransit

PG Transit takes over handyDART operations in the Prince George Transit System

July 26, 2023
PG Transit will replace Carefree Society which has powered the handyDART service for 50 years in the Prince George Transit System.
Management

Governments of Canada and British Columbia to provide C$16.8 million in joint funding to expand NextRide technology in British Columbia’s public transit system

July 20, 2023
NextRide uses state-of-the art technology such as Automatic Vehicle Location hardware and Computer Aided Dispatch software to improve data collection for public transit systems...