BC Transit celebrates 21st anniversary of the Santa Bus in Kelowna
BC Transit, Transdev Canada and the City of Kelowna are helping to make the season bright and merry for all as they welcome the 21st edition of Santa Bus. Since 2002, the Santa Bus has helped collect over $650,000 in donations to help support those in need in our neighbourhoods. From December 3 until December...
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 Kelowna Regional 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...
NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement
The Kelowna Regional Transit System will receive a NextRide technology replacement to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers. Starting on October 23, new Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware will be installed on buses in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. New digital full-colour passenger information displays will also be installed inside...
Contract Awarded for On-Demand Transit Technology
BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are moving ahead with a new on-demand technology service that will provide more transit options for customers in the Crawford neighbourhood of Kelowna. The contract for the on-demand transit technology system has been awarded to VIA Mobility. This milestone completes the competitive procurement process that began earlier this...
BC Transit welcomes new buses
Four new Light Duty buses are now operating in the Kelowna Regional Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous, and reliable transit service for riders. The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses can carry up to 21 seated passengers and provide flexibility for up to two mobility aids, such as wheelchairs. Each bus is...
Fall service change in Kelowna
BC Transit and its regional partners* are informing customers of seasonal schedule adjustments in the Kelowna Regional Transit System, effective September 3, 2023. This change will provide increased service from current summer-level service to fall service on many routes, including additional trips on school routes. Further changes include: We encourage our customers to use the...
Canada Day transit service
Celebrate Canada Day and let BC Transit get you to all the events safely. Shuttles and free transit are being offered in select regions across the province. Campbell River – BC Transit and the City of Campbell River will be offering free service on all conventional routes. Special holiday service will be in effect. Please...
Summer transit service in Kelowna region
BC Transit and its regional partners* are informing customers of a seasonal service change for the Kelowna Regional Transit System, effective July 2, 2023. As part of this service change, transit users in the Kelowna region will see scheduled adjustments on many routes throughout the transit system. In response to customer demand, select trips on...
Free and safe transit for Grade 12 students with GradPASS
BC Transit and its local government partners are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating high school students. Schools in more than 70 communities across British Columbia take part in the program that allows Grade 12 students to ride the bus for free, any two days during the month of June. The GradPASS...
BC Transit taking part in Go By Bike Week in Kelowna
BC Transit and its regional partners* are urging customers to consider a different type of sustainable transit and take part in Go By Bike Week, May 29 through June 4, 2023. Residents can register for Go By Bike Week to win amazing local and provincial prizes. Individuals or teams can register and log their bike...