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...
Get into the spirit of giving with BC Transit
Kamloops – Get into the spirit of giving this year and help The City of Kamloops and BC Transit Stuff the Bus with cash and non-perishable food items in support of the Kamloops Food Bank. Help make the City’s first Stuff the Bus event a success by bringing your donations to the Save-On-Foods located in...
NextRide real-time bus location technology rolls out in the Kamloops Transit System
Kamloops – Transit riders in the City of Kamloops are now able to plan their trips more efficiently and see where their bus is along its route, all from their smart phone or desktop. This afternoon, members of the public and local dignitaries gathered at the Lansdowne Transit Exchange to join MLA Bob D’Eith and...
New transit route coming to Kamloops this fall
Kamloops – Starting Sunday, September 2, transit users in Kamloops will benefit from additional trips on several routes, and from the introduction of a brand-new route connecting Lansdowne Exchange with Sun Rivers. This service expansion is possible thanks to the addition of 7,200 new service hours, and to the partnership between the Province of British...
Addition of service hours will improve summer transit in Kamloops
Kamloops – Starting Sunday, June 24, transit users in Kamloops will find it easier to get around in the summer thanks to the addition of close to 1,500 new service hours dedicated exclusively to this seasonal service. “We are always happy to work closely with BC Transit to be able to offer improved ridership based...
City of Kamloops Signs Community Transit Partnership Agreement with Tk’emlúps te Secwèpemc
Kamloops, B.C. – For many years, the City of Kamloops and Tk’emlúps te Secwèpemc (TteS) have discussed the possibility of expanding transit service to TteS lands. At the March 13, 2017, Community to Community Forum, both parties expressed interest in the initiative and directed staff to pursue it. On June 21, 2017, City Council authorized...