BC Transit is reminding residents in northern B.C. about the impact winter weather has on transit services, such as delays, detours or even cancellations when road conditions become challenging.
Delays are likely during icy conditions and poor visibility, detours may be required for certain routes due to elevation changes or unplowed roads and full-service cancellations can occur when travel of any kind is determined to be unsafe.
When a change to scheduled service is required, customer alerts are posted on BC Transit’s web site as soon as possible. For the most up-to-date information and trip planning, people can check bctransit.com or the Transit App. BC Transit also encourages customers to sign up to receive route specific email notifications on its site.
BC Transit says all vehicles are equipped with appropriate tires and our drivers are professional Class 2 trained to operate their buses in challenging conditions.
It is also sharing travel tips to consider during winter:
Leave more time for your journey;
• If your usual stop is on a hill, do your best to make your way to a stop on more level ground;
• Use a light or reflective gear to flag down the bus as visibility may be poor;
• Step back from the curb when the bus approaches;
• Consider footwear with more traction for potential wet bus floors, and use caution when boarding and departing; and
• Have your fare/pass ready before boarding the bus.
