Umo Digital Fare Payments available in Kamloops
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Kamloops Transit System. Umo introduces contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best options for their lifestyle and travel habits.
Learn about Umo, BC Transit’s coming Digital Payment System
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Kamloops Transit System. Umo introduces contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best options for their lifestyle and travel habits.
Holiday transit service across the province
BC Transit and its partners are advising transit users of some changes being made to service over the holidays in regions across the province. We ask that you check with your local service website for updated holiday hours. Service on December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1 could include regular service, weekend-level service, limited...
New Year’s Eve service on BC Transit across the province
BC Transit and its government partners will be offering special service for New Year’s Eve in regions across the province, on December 31, 2023. Central Fraser Valley – There will be extended Sunday service for New Year’s Eve on some routes. To view the extended service, please click here. Kamloops – Buses in Kamloops will...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement Complete
The replacement of the NextRide technology that helps provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers is now complete for the Kamloops Transit System. New Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware was installed on buses, improving reliability for transit customers. With this replacement, riders continue to have the convenience of using smart mobile devices...
BC Transit welcomes new bus
A new Light Duty bus is now operating in the Kamloops Regional Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous, and reliable transit service for riders. The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom bus can carry up to 16 seated passengers and provide flexibility for up to three mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. The bus is...
Holiday events with BC Transit across the province
BC Transit and its partners are celebrating the holidays with events in communities across the province. From parades and light tours to special events to help us stuff a bus, there is no shortage of activities this holiday season. Chilliwack – The annual City of Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade will take over the streets of...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement
The Kamloops Transit System will receive a NextRide technology replacement to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers. Starting on November 20, new Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware will be installed on buses in the Kamloops Transit System. New digital full-colour passenger information displays will also be installed inside all heavy-duty...
Free transit for the fall edition of Go By Bike in Kamloops
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are happy to announce free transit for cyclists during the Go By Bike Weeks, October 16 – 29, 2023. To qualify for free transit, customers taking part in Go By Bike must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding the bus. With bike...
Special service for Truth and Reconciliation Day in Kamloops
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are announcing special transit service to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30, 2023. Route 18 Mt. Paul will be running on weekday service on Saturday. All other routes will be running on a regular Saturday schedule. For trip planning, information about fares and schedules, please visit bctransit.com/kamloops....