On-Demand transit service coming to Kelowna
BC Transit is partnering with the City of Kelowna to move forward with an On-Demand service that will give transit customers in the Crawford neighbourhood the convenience of using a mobility app to book a pick-up by a BC Transit-operated vehicle. A phone-in option will also be available to book rides. A negotiated request for...
BC Transit upgrading riders with free Transit Royale subscriptions to enhance trip planning experience
It’s important for BC Transit customers to have trip-planning options that best suit their needs, and customers who use the Transit app will soon see an enhanced version that offers additional features to further improve the transit experience, at no extra cost to them. Beginning May 4, BC Transit will be providing riders with free...
Spring service change for the Kelowna Regional Transit System
BC Transit and its regional partners* are announcing a seasonal service change in the Kelowna Regional Transit System, effective April 30, 2023. As part of the spring service change there will be schedule adjustments to many routes throughout the transit system, including route 8 University/College and route 97 Okanagan. Due to customer demand, select trips...
BC Transit marks Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
They safely get customers where they need to go, keep the buses on the road, optimize the schedules and support transportation service you can rely on – they are your transit workers. This month, BC Transit and its partners are thanking them for all they do. “We saw throughout the pandemic the importance of a...
BC Transit named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023
For the third year in a row, BC Transit has been recognized for its exceptional workplace as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023. BC Transit has more than 1,000 employees with a wide range of careers that include drivers, maintenance and administration. “It’s an honour to be recognized as one of our province’s top...
Santa Bus 20th Anniversary a big success: ‘Miracles happen when community happens’
KELOWNA – BC Transit, First Transit, Amalgamated Transit Union Ambassadors and the City of Kelowna want to thank the community for their outpouring of love and support this holiday season. The 20th Anniversary Santa Bus was held earlier this month, to great success. The annual event saw the Santa Sleigh Bus attend various schools, businesses...
January service change in Kelowna
BC Transit and its regional partners* are informing customers of a schedule adjustment, effective January 1, 2023. To reflect demand, there will be minor schedule changes on most routes. For more information on schedules, trip planning and fares, please visit bctransit.com/kelowna or nextride.kelowna.bctransit.com for up to the minute trip information. * Regional partners include: City...
BC Transit celebrates 20th anniversary of the Santa Bus in Kelowna
BC Transit, First Transit and the City of Kelowna are helping to make the season bright and merry for all as they welcome the 20th edition of Santa Bus. Since 2002, the Santa Bus has helped collect over $600,000 in donations to help support those in need in our neighbourhoods. From December 4 until December...
Help shape the future of Rutland transit and be entered into a prize draw!
BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are looking for public feedback on transit service and infrastructure priorities serving the Rutland area and beyond. All feedback gathered through this survey will help BC Transit and the City of Kelowna determine future service changes and infrastructure improvements. This survey opens today and runs until December 12,...
Free transit for municipal election in communities across BC
GLOBAL – BC Transit and many local government partners across the province are offering free transit on Saturday, October 15, for the municipal elections. Offering free transit helps make it easier for residents to get to the polls and cast their ballots. Decisions to offer free transit are made by local government partners in each...