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    520 Gorge Road East
    Victoria, BC V8W 2P3
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    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.

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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...
    Paratransit

    PWTransit Canada awarded West Kootenay conventional service and paratransit contract

    Jan. 17, 2024
    PWTransit Canada will take over as transit service provider for BC Transit's West Kootenay Region April 1, 2024.
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    Management

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

    Infrastructure Canada
    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...
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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 ...

    Articles & News

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    Fare Collection

    Fare technology updates: NJ Transit, BCRTA, BC Transit

    Brandon Lewis
    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

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    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...
    Campbell River Transit System
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    Bus

    Service to resume on Campbell River and Comox Valley Regional transit systems following 48-day strike

    Brandon Lewis
    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

    Brandon Lewis
    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
    Vehicles

    BC Transit adds 15 new light-duty buses to various transit systems

    Brandon Lewis
    Dec. 13, 2023
    The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses can carry up to 18 seated passengers and provides flexibility for up to two mobility aids.
    Vehicles

    BC Transit adds new light-duty buses to various transit systems

    Brandon Lewis
    Sept. 22, 2023
    BC Transit added a total of 22 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses from seven different transit systems.
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    Management

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

    Brandon Lewis
    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

    Brandon Lewis
    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.
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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

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

    Joint funding agreement to support construction of new Nelson transit exchange

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 31, 2023
    The C$2.4 million investment will deliver an exchange with shelters and up to six bus stop zones.

    Videos & Resources

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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...
    BC Transit Driver Appreciation Day
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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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    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

    Infrastructure Canada
    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...
    Mobile Applications

    BC Transit bringing Umo platform to more than 900 buses across more than 30 transit systems

    Cubic Transportation Systems
    May 3, 2023
    BC Transit has launched a single electronic fare collection solution, making public transit a safer, more convenient option for its many local communities.
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    Bus

    BC Transit launches Blink RapidBus line between West Shore and downtown Victoria

    April 12, 2023
    The new 95 West Shore-Downtown line travels along the same route as the Route 50 Langford/Downtown line but with more frequency and with fewer stops.
    Management

    BC Transit and Unifor Local 333-BC ratify new three-year collective agreement

    March 20, 2023
    The agreement provides for wage increases of a flat rate of $0.25 per hour and percentage increases each year.
    Facilities

    Government of Canada, BC Transit to fund C$20.6 million towards central Provincial Distribution Center in Colwood

    March 16, 2023
    The funding will upgrade three warehouse spaces in the city to establish a central facility for BC Transit’s provincial bus fleet.
    Mobile Applications

    BC Transit moves forward with next step in piloting Umo

    March 15, 2023
    In the coming weeks, riders will see fare validators installed aboard the bus as the organization begins to test the Umo platform.
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    BC Transit added 44 buses to its Victoria Regional Transit System fleet including vehicles to replace end of life buses, as well eight double decker buses to expand its fleet.
    Vehicles

    BC Transit adds 44 buses, preps for electric vehicles in Victoria

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Feb. 17, 2023
    Victoria Regional Transit System’s new buses include medium and heavy duty CNG vehicles and double decker buses; the system will start a infrastructure construction project in...
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    Infrastructure

    BC Transit’s RapidBus route between the West Shore and Downtown Victoria to launch April 10

    Feb. 16, 2023
    This new RapidBus service will replace the existing Route 50 Langford/Downtown, allowing customers to experience an increase in service levels.