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August 31, 2023 - Expect heavier traffic this September as a new BCAA survey shows more people will head back to the office, adding to back to school season driving concerns
B.C. drivers are bracing for a chaotic commute during the first few weeks back to school and work after a summer of lighter traffic, reveals a new BCAA survey.
August 28, 2023 - Evolve E-Bike share rolls out at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby Campus
Students, staff and visitors at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus now have a new way to quickly get around: e-bikes.
June 13, 2023 - FireSmart BC and BCAA announce major partnership to make homes more resilient to wildfires
British Columbians concerned about future with wildfires; believe more needs to be done to protect communities at risk: BCAA-FireSmart BC survey
May 31, 2023 - BCAA and the Resort Municipality of Whistler launch two-year e-bike share pilot program
The Evolve-E-bike Share program is back in Whistler to offer an affordable, active transportation alternative for short trips throughout the resort.
March 22, 2023 - Largest-ever survey of Canadian and B.C. Electric Vehicle owners finds overwhelming majority would buy again, but many still worry about lack of public charging
According to findings of the largest-ever survey of Canadian Electric Vehicle (EV) owners, satisfaction rates are extremely high, with common pre-purchase concerns -including driving range, cold weather performance and battery degradation - declining dramatically after purchase.
February 14, 2023 - BCAA Named a 2023 BC Top Employer
For the fifth year in a row BCAA has been named a BC Top Employer by the experts at Mediacorp.
February 7, 2023 - New BCAA Travel Confidence Survey: British Columbians doing more to protect themselves before planning spring travel
A new survey shows that British Columbians plan to travel this spring and summer, but concerns about travel issues have them taking steps to protect themselves.
November 29, 2022 - New BCAA survey shows many B.C. Motorists Are Not Prepared for Winter Driving
Ready or not, winter is here – and according to a new BCAA survey, many motorists are still unprepared and nervous about driving in winter conditions.
November 22, 2022 - New BCAA survey – Tight Finances have BC drivers taking better care of their vehicles and hanging onto them longer
A new BCAA survey shows that the high cost of living has BC drivers keeping their vehicles longer and investing more into maintenance and repairs.
September 14, 2022 - New Evo Car Share Service – Evo Return – Arrives in Surrey, Pick up and drop off at the same location
Today, Evo Car Share launches Evo Return in Surrey, a new service designed for planned (Members can book up to 30 days in advance) trips, and where neighborhood population density may be too low to sustain Evo’s regular free-floating model.
September 6, 2022 - New BCAA Survey Gives British Columbians a “D” Grade For School Zone Safety Awareness
A new BCAA survey which tested drivers’ knowledge of school zone laws and rules rates them a D grade, showing there’s some serious homework due to protect kids as they head back to school.
August 4, 2022 - A New Way to Commute by E-bike in Whistler this Summer
Starting today, Whistlerites have a new, active, flexible choice for taking short trips around Whistler without needing a car.
June 23, 2022 - British Columbians planning summer road trips, but high gas prices will keep their vacations closer to home, says BCAA survey
A new BCAA survey shows that, despite having some of the highest gas prices in the country, British Columbians still plan to take road trips this summer – but are adjusting their plans.
June 7, 2022 - British Columbians worried about more extreme weather, but many admit to being unprepared – BCAA survey
A new BCAA survey shows that 85% of British Columbians are worried about a repeat of last year’s extreme weather events, but a large portion (43%) admit that they haven’t done anything to prepare for potential flooding, atmospheric rivers, wildfires, or extreme heat.
May 2, 2022 - BCAA and CAA-affiliated Clubs Named Most Trusted in Canada
The British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) and affiliated Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) clubs have been named the Most Trusted Brand in Canada for the third year in a row, and for the fifth consecutive year placed first in the Insurance category according to the latest Gustavson Brand Trust Index.
March 2, 2022 - British Columbians plan to travel; worried about changing rules and getting stuck as the COVID-19 pandemic continues
With high vaccination rates, easing of travel restrictions, and changes to cross-border COVID-19 testing requirements, a new BCAA Travel Confidence Survey reveals high travel confidence and a change in travelers' worries when it comes to international travel.
February 8, 2022 - BCAA Named a 2022 BC Top Employer
For the fourth year in a row, BCAA is a BC Top Employer 2022 according to the experts at Mediacorp.
Expect heavier traffic this September as a new BCAA survey shows ...
Aug 31, 2023 ... August 31, 2023, Burnaby, B.C. - B.C. drivers are bracing for a chaotic commute during the first few weeks back to school and work after a summer of lighter ...
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Aug 30, 2023 ... Media Centre · August 31, 2023 - Expect heavier traffic this September as a new BCAA survey shows more people will head back to the office, adding to back to ...
READ MOREEvolve E-Bike share rolls out at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby ...
Aug 28, 2023 ... Thirty Evolve E-Bikes are now available to ride on Burnaby Mountain 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The electric pedal-assist bikes can be ...
READ MOREFireSmart BC and BCAA announce major partnership to make ...
Jun 12, 2023 ... June 13, 2023, Kamloops & Burnaby – As wildfires burn across Canada and in B.C., a new survey shows that British Columbians are worried about the impacts of ...
READ MOREBCAA and the Resort Municipality of Whistler launch two-year e-bike ...
May 30, 2023 ... Whistler, B.C., May 31, 2023 - The Evolve-E-bike Share program is back in Whistler to offer an affordable, active transportation alternative for short trips ...
READ MORELargest-ever survey of Canadian and B.C. Electric Vehicle owners ...
Mar 21, 2023 ... British Columbia findings: The national survey by the Canadian Automobile Association in partnership with BCAA involved over 16,000 EV owners ...
READ MOREBCAA Named a 2023 BC Top Employer | BCAA
Feb 13, 2023 ... The annual BC Top Employer list is based on a robust assessment that compares BCAA to some of the most impressive employers in the province and ...
READ MORENew BCAA Travel Confidence Survey: British Columbians doing ...
Feb 6, 2023 ... Burnaby, B.C., February 7, 2023 – A new survey shows that British Columbians plan to travel this spring and summer, but concerns about travel issues have ...
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Nov 28, 2022 ... New BCAA survey shows many B.C. Motorists Are Not Prepared for Winter Driving ... Burnaby, B.C., November 29, 2022 – Ready or not, winter is here – and ...
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Nov 21, 2022 ... November 22, 2022, Burnaby – A new BCAA survey shows that the high cost of living has BC drivers keeping their vehicles longer and investing more into ...
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