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 Friday, 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...
Kamloops Transit Service and Fare Change - Sept 2015
KAMLOOPS – Community members in Kamloops will see service changes in their transit system this September. These service changes will see several routes adjusted to better connect communities. Along with increased service on the Route1 Tranquille and Route 14 Batchelor Heights during peak travel periods, Route 9 Gleneagles will have more frequent service throughout the...
Try Transit on Canada Day - It's Free!
KAMLOOPS – Let BC Transit take the wheel on Canada Day. BC Transit and the City of Kamloops encourage everyone to enjoy a safe holiday by riding public transit for free on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Riverside Park is putting on a patriotic party starting at 7:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and concluding at...
Extended Hours on New Year's Eve
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops and BC Transit are getting into the holiday season with extended evening service on New Year’s Eve. BC Transit encourages everyone to make the safe and smart choice to ride the bus on New Year’s Eve. Transit will operate on a regular weekday schedule with extended hours until about...
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
KAMLOOPS _ Tomorrow is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are celebrating on March 18, 2014 by saluting some of the extraordinary men and women who go the extra mile (kilometer) to safely provide exceptional customer service. Why March 18? It is believed to be the debut of transit services...
New BC Transit Centre in Kamloops!
Kamloops, B.C. – Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Cathy McLeod, together with BC Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom, BC Environment Minister and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake, BC Transit Board Member and Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar, and Mr. Manuel Achadinha President and CEO of BC...
Kamloops Transit Service Expands in September
KAMLOOPS – More buses and service hours are coming to BC Transit in Kamloops. As of September 2, 2012, conventional bus service will increase by 5500 hours and handyDART service will grow by 2000 hours. Those service hour increases come with two more 40 foot buses and an additional custom transit vehicle. The added conventional...
Free Rides on Canada Day!
KAMLOOPS – Feel free to let BC Transit operators take care of your driving worries on Canada Day. BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are encouraging everyone to enjoy a safe and happy holiday by taking a free ride on July 1, 2013. Kamloops Transit will run a Saturday schedule on the statutory holiday,...
Google Transit in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Taking the bus in Kamloops just got easier for anyone with internet access or a smart phone thanks to a trip planning tool, Google Transit. Environment Minister and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Hon. Terry Lake along with Kamloops Mayor and BC Transit Board Member Peter Milobar joined BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha...
CNG Fleet Innovation Coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The future of Kamloops Transit will be driven by one of British Columbia’s most important resources: natural gas. The City of Kamloops will be home to a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transit fleet, advancing the quality of public transportation for families and the region. A total of 25 new CNG buses will be...