BC Transportation

• B.C. extends state of emergency; cites potential flooding, ongoing highway damage

  The provincial state of emergency was first declared on Nov. 17 due to severe weather, with several highways being impacted.

  Canada

  Jan 11
  
• RCMP working to curb dangerous driving following video of reckless Highway 5A pass

  Motorists, including truckers, can expect to see enforcement on all highways, including Hwy 3 & 5A, into and out of the Lower Mainland.

  Traffic

  Dec 6, 2021
  
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• Commercial truck makes dangerous pass on busy highway in B.C.’s Interior

  The commercial truck, after rounding a corner, passes another semi on a short straight stretch, crossing over a double solid line to do so.

  Traffic

  Dec 3, 2021
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• B.C. Government bringing electric scooter pilot project to the Okanagan

  Kelowna and Vernon will soon be receiving electric scooters for their downtown cores, thanks to a newly approved provincial pilot project.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2021
• B.C. provides more than $25 million in grants for ‘essential transportation’ companies

  British Columbia is providing financial support to companies providing intercity bus service and medical evacuations, it announced Tuesday.

  Environment

  Mar 9, 2021
• More highway barriers to be installed in Okanagan: Ministry of Transportation

  The Ministry of Transportation says more barriers will be placed on Highway 97 between Penticton and Summerland, and Highway 97A between Armstrong and Vernon.

  Traffic

  Jul 31, 2020
• Closure of bus depots on Vancouver Island part of industry-wide struggle: CEO

  Since the closure of several bus depots on Vancouver Island this year, passengers are often left waiting outside in poor weather conditions for hours.

  Dec 21, 2019
• Metro Vancouver needs to look at region-wide ridesharing licence, mayor says

  The call comes after Lyft raised concerns that municipal licences could drive up ridesharing costs and restrict access across the region.

  Oct 26, 2019
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• Lyft chief says B.C. ridesharing rules could drive up costs for riders, limit options

  B.C.'s general manager for Lyft says the increasing rules and licenses required for ridesharing drivers could drive up costs and make the experience less than ideal.

  Oct 24, 2019
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• Lyft reminds B.C. not to impose limits on ridesharing after minister’s letter to PTB

  Major ridesharing company Lyft is reminding the B.C. government not to impose caps on vehicles before their service hits the road.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2019