British Columbia · Transit
BC Bus Pass Program
Annual bus pass for people on BC disability assistance and low-income seniors, valid on scheduled BC Transit services provincewide and issued as a Compass Card for Metro Vancouver.
What it is
The BC Bus Pass Program provides an annual pass for eligible people with the PWD designation receiving disability assistance and for eligible low-income seniors. The pass gives travel on scheduled BC Transit bus services across the province and comes as a Compass Card usable on TransLink in Metro Vancouver. The fee is $45 per year. PWD recipients should confirm with the program how the pass affects their $52/month transportation supplement.
Who it is for
The fee is $45 per year. PWD recipients should confirm with the program how the pass affects their $52/month transportation supplement.
Amount or value
$45 per year
At a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Application
- Request online or by phone
- Decision timing
- Allow up to 6 weeks
How to apply
- Confirm that you meet the PWD or low-income senior eligibility rules
- Ask the program how receiving the pass will affect your $52/month transportation supplement if you receive PWD disability assistance
- Request the pass through My Self Serve or by calling 1-866-866-0800
- Allow up to 6 weeks for the pass to arrive
What you may need
- No new documents if you already receive disability assistance — just your request
- Seniors stream: SIN, name, date of birth, address and contact details
Practical tips
- The pass works in BC Transit communities across the whole province, not just your home city
- BC Transit enabled digital tap validation for BC Bus Pass holders in Umo-equipped communities starting fall 2025
- Replacement passes for lost or stolen cards may carry a fee — report them promptly
- PWD recipients should confirm directly with the program how the pass affects the monthly transportation supplement
Timing
Allow up to 6 weeks for the pass to arrive
Phone
1-866-866-0800