Face coverings mandatory in systems connected to Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – In alignment with the Provincial Health Officer announcement, BC Transit is reinstituting the mandatory use of face coverings for customers on all BC Transit buses connected to the Central Okanagan, effective Thursday, July 29, for the health and safety of the region. This policy change impacts all routes and service in the Kelowna...
Seasonal service changes make their way onto route 90
VERNON – Seasonal service changes will be in effect on route 90 UBCO/Vernon in the Vernon Regional Transit System as of Monday, May 3, 2021. BC Transit and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) work hard to match service with demand, adjusting service levels when schools are not in session, which allows for more...
Organizations in British Columbia collaborate for a safer B.C. to source and distribute one million masks in support of safe, essential travel
Recognizing that we all have a role to play in taking action to protect our communities from the continued impact of COVID-19, particularly with the indefinite extension of public health restrictions, Deloitte Canada is joining forces with leading B.C. organizations including TransLink, OEC Group, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), BC Ferries, BCAA, SCI, and BC Transit,...
UBCO Route takes break during holidays
VERNON – Over the Christmas and New Year’s period, there will be reduced service on route 90 UBCO/Vernon. This is due to lower ridership demand during this time of year. The reduced service will apply on weekday service from Monday, December 21, 2020, through to Friday, January 1, 2021. During this period, route 90 will...
BC Transit announces Transit as our endorsed mobility app
To improve the transit experience for customers, BC Transit is pleased to announce Transit as our endorsed mobility app. Transit is available for use in 18 BC Transit systems. Transit utilizes our real-time technology on buses in seven communities, in addition to crowd-sourcing through the app, to provide trip information to customers. A list of...
Service and routing improvements head to the Vernon Regional Transit System
VERNON – Improvements to the 90 UBCO/Vernon bus route will be in place on Monday, September 28*, 2020. Two significant changes for this upcoming service change include the route 90 no longer circling the Oyama Isthmus, and, while heading south on HWY 97, the bus will take a new turn onto Innovation Drive (across from...
Full driver doors coming to buses in Vernon and on the Route 90 North Okanagan Connector
VERNON – Passengers in Vernon and on the Route 90 North Okanagan Connector will soon see buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators. Retrofits on all conventional fleet buses in Vernon will get underway in the coming days, followed immediately by installations on the North...
Transit exchange coming to Village Green Shopping Centre
The Village Green Shopping Centre, City of Vernon and BC Transit are pleased to announce that construction has started on a new transit exchange at the Village Green Shopping Centre. In 2016, the bus stops were moved to 48th Avenue in response to increasing safety concerns. The Village Green Shopping Centre and its tenants, the...
UBCO Connector schedule returns for fall service
VERNON – Starting Sunday, September 1, route 90 UBCO Connector will reinstate its regular fall service schedule, making it easier for North Okanagan students, faculty and staff to get to the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus when classes are back in session. Two midday trips in each direction will be restored on this route....
Service changes for North Okanagan communities
Vernon – BC Transit and the Regional District of North Okanagan are announcing service changes being implemented in the District of Coldstream and the City of Armstrong, which will be in effect starting June 2, 2019. BC Transit works hard to ensure that service matches ridership needs. These improvements will help with providing better service...