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BC Transit seeks feedback for Powell River system fare review

BC Transit Wylie Henderson -
Public transit users in Powell River are being asked to weigh in on BC Transit’s services in the community.

Seasonal transit changes upcoming in Powell River

BC Transit Wylie Henderson -
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and the qathet Regional District are advising locl transit users of a seasonal service change starting June 29.

Free transit rides offered to Grade 12 students through GradPASS

BC Transit Wylie Henderson -
Several Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast graduates will have a safe means of transportation to and from graduation celebrations in June.

BC Transit launches tap-to-pay on all systems with Umo

Transit Emily Joveski -
Contactless fare payment is now available on more than 30 transit systems across B.C.

Updates made to school serving transit routes in Powell River

Transit Sage Daniels -
B.C. Transit and the City of Powell River have announced changes to school-serving bus routes effective April 15.

BC Transit make drastic changes to public transportation in Powell River 

Transit Justin Baumgardner -
Transit changes will provide users with a more reliable, and efficient way to get around the region.

BC Transit OnDemand service arrives in Powell River March 23

BC Transit Wylie Henderson -
BC Transit is launching its OnDemand service in Powell River, allowing riders to request pickup and travel directly to local destinations.

Contactless payments coming soon to BC Transit riders

Provincial My Powell River Now Staff -
Bus riders may soon have an easier way to pay for their fare, as BC Transit prepares to roll out contactless debit and credit card payments across its network through the Umo fare system.

BC Transit introduces cashless ridership to Vancouver Island 

News Justin Baumgardner -
Worrying about exact change, having a bus pass, or day pass to ride BC Transit across the island will...

BC Transit, TransLink receive more than $200 million in pandemic relief funding

News My Powell River Now Staff -
The announcement from the provincial government comes as TransLink reports ridership has recovered to around 67 per cent of pre-pandemic levels

Reminder: City Hall closed for New Year’s Day

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. - Residents will not be able to visit Powell River's City Hall on January 1st. The municipal...

Transit improvements coming to Powell River

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – Bus riders in Powell River will soon be able to take advantage of improved service...

Shuttle service to run for Shellfish Festival this weekend

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – B.C. Transit, the City of Powell River and Powell River Regional District are making it...

Celebrating our transit drivers

News Justin Goulet -
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today marks International Transit Driver Appreciation Day. The initiative is celebrated across North America to recognize the...

Bus security camera installation begins in Powell River

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Closed-circuit television cameras are being added to four BC Transit buses in Powell River. According to a...

Getting around Powell River during the holidays

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Transit in Powell River will be on a special schedule this holiday season. December 24th will...
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