Free Fare for Bike to Work Week Participants
Kamloops – The City of Kamloops and BC Transit are pleased to celebrate Bike to Work Week by offering participating cyclists free rides until Sunday, June 2. In order to ride the Kamloops Transit System for free, Bike to Work Week participants must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding...
BC Transit continues adding compressed natural gas buses
CORPORATE – BC Transit continues to add compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to its fleet across the province as part of our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The advantages of CNG technology are both environmental and economic, with notable reductions in tailpipe emissions and operational costs. “Our investments in public transit are allowing people...
We want your feedback on the Kamloops Transit Future Action Plan
Kamloops – BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are seeking public input and feedback on local area transit plans through open houses on March 27. In 2012, the Kamloops Transit Future Plan (TFP) was completed and adopted by the City of Kamloops. Many of the priorities of that plan are now complete and BC...
Time Change - March 10
Please be advised that BC Transit communities in British Columbia (excluding Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and the Creston Valley) will move clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 10 at 2 am for Canada’s daylight savings time. We ask customers to please plan ahead to take the time change into account this weekend. If...
Customer Apprecation Day
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops and BC Transit hosted a Customer Appreciation celebration on October 1, 2014. The surprise event was held during the peak morning commute from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Kamloops’ busiest transit exchanges. Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar and BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha were personally thanking and...
CNG Fleet Arrives in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – They’re here! The Kamloops Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuelled transit fleet has arrived. A total of 25 CNG buses will be introduced into service by the end of May as they clear inspection and are prepared for service. Compared to diesel, the primary benefit of CNG buses are significantly quieter engines and simplified...
Free Rides on Election Day
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops and BC Transit are pleased to provide FREE rides on conventional transit services on Saturday, November 15, 2014. The free rides are intended to encourage all eligible residents to vote in the municipal election. handyDART hours will be extended in support of election day. Regular fares apply for registered...
Summer Schedule Starts with Free Rides on Canada Day
KAMLOOPS – Annual summer service changes are coming into effect in the Kamloops Transit System. From June 29, 2014 to August 29, 2014 routes #1 Tranquille, #2 Parkcrest, #3 Westsyde, #7 Aberdeen and #9 Gleneagles will be reduced to 30 minute frequency during peak hours. In order to best match ridership demand, transit hours are...
Kamloops Transit Safety Day
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops, BC Transit and First Canada ULC hosted Safety Day on Wednesday, August 20. Safety demonstrations were available to customers and staff at the Lansdowne Village Transit Exchange from 10 a.m. until noon. Also on Safety Day, several employees were recognized by First Canada ULC and BC Transit for outstanding...
Get home safely on New Year’s Eve with BC Transit
Kamloops – Everyone in Kamloops can be sure to ring in the New Year safely, as the City of Kamloops and BC Transit will offer extended evening service, with the last trip of the night leaving after midnight on most routes. To view the full extended evening schedule, click here. Regular fares will apply. Transit...