Transit service resumes on October 6 in Kelowna Regional Transit System
BC Transit is pleased to inform customers that ATU Local 1722 and First Transit have agreed to enter binding arbitration to resolve their labour situation, and transit service will resume as of 5:28 am on Thursday, October 6. BC Transit sincerely apologizes for the temporary disruption of service today. We remind customers handyDART service for...
Transit service suspension effective October 5 in the Kelowna Regional Transit System
BC Transit is notifying its riders that ATU Local 1722 operating under First Transit has indicated increasing job action and will cease service in the Kelowna Regional Transit System as of the start of the service day at 5:28 am tomorrow, October 5, 2022. handyDART service for customers requiring transportation to renal dialysis, cancer treatment,...
Further service disruption potentially facing public transit in Kelowna Regional Transit System
BC Transit is notifying its riders that ATU Local 1722 operating under First Transit has indicated a deadline to take further job action and cease service in the Kelowna Regional Transit System as of the start of the service day at 5:28 am on October 5, 2022. ATU Local 1722 has taken job action since...
Potential service challenges facing public transit in the Kelowna Regional transit system
BC Transit is notifying its riders that ATU Local 1722 operating under First Transit has indicated they intend to take further job action by banning overtime for its members as of tomorrow, Thursday, September 15, which will impact service in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. ATU Local 1722 issued a strike notice effective as of...
School service returns to Kelowna this fall
BC Transit and its regional partners* are informing customers of seasonal schedule adjustments in the Kelowna Regional Transit System, effective September 4, 2022. This change will provide increased service from current summer-level service to fall service, including additional trips on school routes. These changes include: Due to an ongoing labour shortage, we are offering a...
Heat warnings in effect throughout province for BC Transit customers
BC Transit reminds customers that Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for many communities in British Columbia, with some extremely high temperatures expected through the long weekend. Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors. It’s important to...
Summer service for Kelowna Regional Transit System
BC Transit and its regional partners* are informing customers of seasonal schedule adjustments effective June 26, 2022 in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. Starting Sunday, June 26, transit users in the Kelowna region will see schedule adjustments on many routes throughout the transit system. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand and these...
GradPASS returns to offer Grade 12 students free and safe transportation
BC Transit and its partner communities across the province are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating high school students. Grade 12 students from participating schools in more than 70 communities across British Columbia will be able to ride the bus for free any two days during the month of June thanks to...
Help shape the future of transit in Kelowna
BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are seeking input from residents for potential changes to the structure of transit services in the Upper and Lower Mission neighbourhoods, as well as Kettle Valley. Complete the survey at engage.bctransit.com/kelownamission2022 from May 25 until June 29, 2022. Three scenarios for future transit service have been developed, and...
BC Transit seeking input with new Voice of the Rider engagement platform
BC Transit has officially launched Voice of the Rider, an online engagement platform where people can share their feedback and discuss ways to improve the transit experience in communities across the province. BC Transit believes that in order to better understand riders and prospective riders, the organization needs to better connect with communities and ensure...