Improved weekend and evening bus service coming to Kamloops
Kamloops – This fall, the Kamloops Transit System is adding new trips on weekends and evenings on several routes. These improvements are possible due to the addition of a total of 4,000 new service hours to the system, funded by the City of Kamloops and the Province of British Columbia. Starting September 3, bus riders...
ENJOY CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS SAFELY WITH FREE BUS RIDES!
KAMLOOPS – People heading to Canada Day celebrations around Kamloops can do so safely and conveniently, thanks to special service offered by Kamloops Transit. On Saturday, July 1, all rides will be free for the entire service day. Saturday service will be in effect, with additional service until 9:30 p.m. on the 16 Juniper Ridge...
Summer Transit Service Improvements Respond to Public Feedback
Kamloops – Heading into the summer, transit users in Kamloops will see service improvements on key routes. Traditionally, summer coincides with lower ridership and seasonal service reductions. Following input from customers in response to service changes last summer, there will be improved service on the following routes that will benefit commuters and other customers: Routes...
Fully Compressed Natural Gas Powered Conventional Fleet in Kamloops Creates Jobs and a Greener Future for British Columbians
Kamloops – The delivery of 19 New Flyer buses this winter means that the City of Kamloops will boast a fully Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered conventional fleet. CNG-fuelled buses reduce operating costs for BC Transit and for Kamloops as the fuel is less expensive and has a smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional transit...
Kamloops service expansion planning moving forward
Kamloops – BC Transit is moving forward with planning for the addition of 3,000 service hours in Kamloops, following public consultation in the fall of 2016. The expansion hours are funded in partnership by the City of Kamloops, the Province of BC and BC Transit. “BC on the Move, the Province’s 10 Year Transportation Plan,...
Technology for Smarter and Safer Buses Coming to Kamloops
Kamloops – Kamloops’ buses are moving ahead toward becoming best-in-class when it comes to modern technology for a safer, smarter ride. Twenty-five buses are now outfitted with both interior and exterior CCTV cameras, enhancing safety for passengers and drivers alike. The city’s entire bus fleet is on track to being fully equipped with safety cameras...
Transit Engagement Comes to Kamloops
Kamloops – Join us in building a better Transit Future for Kamloops! BC Transit, in partnership with the City of Kamloops, is hosting a public engagement process that will include both online and in-person opportunities to participate. The City of Kamloops recently approved up to 3,000 expansion hours, funded by provincial and city contributions, for...
Better public transit for Kamloops with federal and provincial funding
Modern technology, improved infrastructure and newer and cleaner buses are topping the list of BC Transit projects for Kamloops soon to roll out under phase one of the new Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone announced today. This announcement is part of a series of announcements being made today to...
New buses for Kamloops mean safer, greener public transit
Plans to upgrade Kamloops Transit’s full fleet of buses to compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles that come with modern features like Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) received the green light from city council yesterday after a successful pilot that showed these buses to perform well in all four seasons while garnering significant savings in operating...
You Spoke - We Listened: Kamloops Transit Service Improvements
YOU SPOKE – WE LISTENED: KAMLOOPS TRANSIT FALL SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS KAMLOOPS – Customer comments received by BC Transit are helping to bring improvements to bus service, effective September 4. • Route 4 – Pacific Way: An early morning trip will be added to get riders to Thompson Rivers University by 6:47 a.m.; • Route 7...