BC Transit and local government partners in the Vernon Regional Transit System, including the City of Vernon, the Regional District of North Okanagan, and the District of Coldstream are announcing a service expansion for the region, effective January 4, 2026.
All routes (Routes 1-9) will see minor schedule changes to improve reliability, and riders will benefit from the following changes:
- Route 3 North End / Downtown: Additional trips and improved frequency on weekdays
- Route 5 South Vernon: Trip times adjusted to meet school bell times
- Route 7 OK Landing: Minor route and schedule changes
- Route 61 Lumby/Vernon: Routing adjusted so all daily trips now follow the same routing, rather than having variant routes. This will mean that all trips now service Lavington, and Learmouth Rd.
handyDART:
- Starting January 4th, Vernon handyDART will offer service on Sundays and select Statutory Holidays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
This service expansion for the Vernon Transit System has been made possible by an increase in local government and provincial funding. The operating grant provided in the 2025-26 provincial budget will allow BC Transit and its local government partners to continue to provide safe and reliable service and demonstrates that public transit remains a priority in our communities.
To see all the changes and updated schedules please check the latest Rider’s Guide.
For more information about trip planning, schedules and to sign up for customer alerts, please visit bctransit.com/vernon.
Media Contacts
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