Transit System: West Kootenay
Effective April 1, 2024, the rural transit service in the West Kootenay Transit System will be provided by the City of Nelson.
The City of Nelson was direct awarded the contract, following years of demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service. The contract will better align transit services in the region and provide more service continuity for our customers.
The following routes will be serviced by the City of Nelson:
- 10 North Shore
- 14 Blewett
- 15 Perrier
- 20 Slocan Valley
- 51 Nakusp-Hot Springs
- 52 Nakusp-Playmor
- 53 Nakusp-Edgewood
- 57 Kaslo Local
- 58 Kaslo Argenta
- 72 Salmo-Nelson via Ymir
- 74 Nakusp-Nelson
- 76 Kaslo-Nelson
- 99 Kootenay Connector
Transit service in the West Kootenay Region will not be impacted by this change in operating companies.
BC Transit would again like to thank NextGen Transit for their commitment to providing service in the West Kootenay Transit System. They will continue to operate service until March 31, and all unionized NextGen Transit employees currently working in Kootenay West Paratransit will be offered comparable roles with the City of Nelson.
Media Contacts
BC Transit Communications
250-880-1303 | media@bctransit.com
