On November 29, 2024, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is thanking people who used transit this past year by offering treats and gifts in celebration of Transit Rider Appreciation Day.

鈥淲e are very grateful for everyone that uses public transit in the Comox Valley,鈥� says Michael Zbarsky, Manager of Transit and Facilities. 鈥滱pproximately 2,500 bus trips are taken each day. Our goal is to continue to build a robust regional service to support current and future riders.鈥�

To show their appreciation, the CVRD is sending a transit elf to various transit exchanges and onto the buses to hand out treats and gifts to riders.

鈥淭here will be no set schedule; if you鈥檙e riding the bus on November 29, keep your eye out for the transit elf,鈥� said Zbarsky. The transit elf will also be talking to riders to find out what they love about using the transit system and how it works for them. 鈥淲ith the cost of vehicle ownership constantly rising, transit is a great way for residents to get around while saving money."

Also, riders can be entered in the Transit Winter Giveaway for a chance to win $500 and a $50 pre-loaded UMO card. From November 29 until December 19, transit riders can enter online for their chance to win.

For more information about Transit Rider Appreciation Day and the Transit Winter Giveaway, visit: .