BC Transit

The provincial government oversees public transit through BC Transit’s Municipal Systems program, a unique program in Canada that is made up of a partnership between BC Transit, local government and various local transit management companies. Through this program, BC Transit coordinates the delivery of public transportation in more than 50 transit systems throughout British Columbia.

The Comox Valley Regional District partners with BC Transit and contractor Watson & Ash to deliver transit service in the Comox Valley. Together these groups set fare levels, establish schedules, gather public feedback, and look at growth patterns to determine future expansion of the system.

The Comox Valley Transit System serves most of the Comox Valley. Southern portions of Electoral Area D of the Strathcona Regional District now link up with the Campbell River Transit System. In recent years, the Comox Valley Transit System has experienced one of the fastest growing ridership rates of all transit systems in BC.

Beginning on July 1, 2006, the Government of Canada is offering individuals a non-refundable tax credit to cover the cost of public transit passes. To find out more about the tax credit for public transit passes, please visit www.transitpass.ca.

The tax credit is being administered by the Canada Revenue Agency. If you would like more information on how to claim your tax credit, visit the Canada Revenue Agency website