BC Transit

• BC Transit says real-time bus tracking upgrades in Kelowna now complete

  Users can now use either mobile devices and desktop services to see real-time location, its predicted arrival time and how full the bus is.

  Canada

  Nov 23
  
• HandyDART riders, supporters speaking out against ‘surge’ in taxi usage

  HandyDART users said taxi drivers very rarely exit their vehicles to assist those who live with disabilities.

  Canada

  Sep 21
  
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• Sikh organization calling for investigation into attack on Kelowna teen

  Kelowna RCMP say several witness statements have been obtained and the male suspect in this incident has already been identified.

  Crime

  Sep 13
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• Man left in critical condition after stabbing on Surrey bus

  On July 22, Surrey RCMP and Metro Vancouver Transit Police responded to an altercation at the Guildford Mall Exchange around 3:30 p.m.

  Crime

  Jul 29
• After bitter strike, Fraser Valley buses to hit the road again Aug. 6

  The company that operates transit in Abbotsford, Mission, Agassiz-Harrison, Chilliwack and Hope said Friday it expects to have buses back on the road by Sunday, Aug. 6.

  Traffic

  Jul 28
• Nearly $400M coming to electrify BC Transit’s bus fleet

  The funding, announced in Victoria on Wednesday, will allow the transit service to buy 115 battery electric buses and install 134 charging stations across the province.

  Environment

  Jul 26
• Union says deal within reach to end Fraser Valley transit strike

  The union representing BC Transit workers in the Fraser Valley says its bargaining committee is recommending members accept a mediator-proposed settlement to the dispute. 

  Economy

  Jul 17
• Numerous BC Ferries sailings cancelled Sunday due to staffing issues

  BC Ferries said sailings from Swartz Bay, Pender Island and Mayne Island are cancelled due to challenges in securing the required number of crew for the Salish Raven.

  Traffic

  Jul 2
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• Metro Vancouver transit fares up 2.3 per cent as of July 1

  SkyTrain and bus fares increased by 2.3 per cent, which equates to a five to 10 cent bump for every trip made by riders.

  Economy

  Jul 2
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• ‘Quite devastated’: Blind B.C. woman says she was kicked off the bus due to guide dog

  In a statement to Global News, BC Transit said its goal is to ensure everyone who chooses public transit is able to ride the bus, regardless of their accessibility needs.

  Health

  Jun 29