BC Bus North will be running on a new schedule for the winter.
The travel days during the week will remain the same but starting Monday, they will arrive earlier and waiting times at layover points are being reduced to make sure trips are completed as much as possible during daylight hours, BC Transit said.
The trip from Prince George to Valemount will begin at 8:30 a.m., or 90 minutes later, and arrive in Valemount at 12:25 p.m.
The return trip departs at 1:25 p.m. and arrives in Prince George at 12:25 p.m.
For Prince George-Fort St. John and Dawson Creek-Fort Nelson, all times will be on Mountain Standard Time and departure times at most points en route will be earlier, reducing overall travel time by a half hour.
As for Prince George-Prince Rupert, the bus leaves at 8 a.m. at each end but arrives at 7:25 p.m. or 25 minutes earlier and some departure times en route are earlier.
Customers are urged to visit bcbus.ca to get the full details and to be at their stops at least 10 minutes ahead of the arrival times. Reservations are required. They can be booked online at bcbus.ca or call toll-free: 1-844-564-7494.
