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BC Transit to resume fixed-route and inter-regional services in Cowichan Valley Oct. 6

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Good news for those who rely on public transit to get around the Cowichan Valley.

BC Transit is bringing back all fixed-route local transit systems within the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System by next week.

Also included is inter-regional service to and from Victoria, while HandyDART service already restarted earlier this week on Sept. 29.

The transit operator says all buses will undergo a thorough inspection, maintenance work, cleaning and on-road testing before going back into service.

Those who utilize the local transit system will be able to access discounted fares through the Cowichan Valley Regional District as a “thank you” from BC Transit for the community’s patience and understanding during its service suspension.

There may be temporary challenges for BC Transit to meet its full scheduled service once it resumes as it completes steps to restore operations, and any cancellations and service impacts will be communicated through customer alerts.

This comes following last month’s announcement of an eight-month transit strike in the Cowichan Valley coming to an end, it was the longest transit strike in B.C.’s history.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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