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PWTransit Driver Building Connections in Kitimat
*The following article appeared in the Prince George Daily News When Oscar Carrasco decided to move from Vancouver to Kitimat over four years ago, he needed to find full-time employment to support this move. This is when, while picking up his own transit passes, he...
Prince George handyDART Team Hosts a Special Afternoon for Some Important Clients
Recently, members of PWTransit’s handyDART drivers in Prince George, BC, teamed up with some of their transportation clients for a delightful afternoon of fun and bonding. Drivers Tracy, Brenda, Kim and Susan organized a weekend afternoon of bowling with clients from...
PWTransit Supports Annual Touch a Truck Event
On Friday, PWTransit joined forces with Diversified BC at the Prince George Public Library's ever-popular Touch a Truck Event. The annual event invites different kinds of vehicle operators to bring their wheels (or tracks) to talk to kids and families about their jobs...
PWTransit Drivers Demonstrate Exceptional Dedication During Jasper Wildfire Evacuation
We want to commend the bravery and dedication shown by two of our drivers during the recent wildfire emergency in the Town of Jasper. Bill Leboeuf, our transit supervisor, and Oleksii Niukhnia, our newest team member, quickly sprang into action following an evacuation...
PWTransit Driver Recognized for Keeping Local Bus Stops and Streets Clean
We want to give a big shout-out to Campbell River Transit driver Geoff Gerhart for going above and beyond to keep his city clean! Geoff recently won 4th place in the Small Planet Cleanup Contest for ensuring Campbell River bus stops are litter-free and always look...
PWTransit Driver Dennis Booth Retires at Age 79
North West BC recently said good-bye to long term driver, Dennis Booth. At the young age of 79, Dennis decided it was time to put his feet up! Congratulations on a life of hard work Dennis and we hope you catch a lot of halibut this summer out on your boat!
Comox Valley Transit Helps Annual Air Show Soar to New Heights!
Comox Valley Transit provided high-visibility transportation during the recent May long weekend Airshow at Canadian Forces Base Comox. Working in partnership with federal and civilian agencies throughout the event's planning and execution phases, Comox Valley Transit...
Several PWTransit Employees Recognized in the Annual BC Transit Superstars Awards
Several PWTransit employees are receiving kudos for their hard work. Each year, BC Transit hands out the BC Transit Superstars Awards which recognize employees who make the regional transit system great. The awards recipients are selected based on nominations from BC...
West Coast Transit Service is Hitting the Road in April
Starting on April 2nd, 2024, West Coast Transit, a new regional public transportation service, was launched and connect the communities of Ucluelet, Tofino, hitac̓u, Ty-Histanis, and Esowista seven days a week, except for statutory holidays.The Alberni-Clayoquot...
PWTransit Kicks Off Service in West Kootenay Region
We are thrilled to announce that our organization has successfully commenced operations in the West Kootenay region, following the award of a contract through BC Transit's standard procurement process. The contract encompasses both conventional and paratransit...