BC Transit Announces Details of the Coming Electronic Fare Collection System
BC Transit announces exciting steps forward in its project to implement an electronic fare collection system across the province. Today, BC Transit celebrates several project milestones, sharing details of the coming system, announcing the system’s vendor, and releasing the brand that represents the system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”). The innovative new system will replace end of...
Kamloops driver gets social media love for helping senior
Snowy and icy conditions can cause serious havoc for pedestrians, especially those with mobility challenges. Transit Operator Darren Kiesman was recently recognized for making sure at least one Kamloops senior struggling with her walker got where she needed to safely. “I had just pulled out of the stop near Tim Hortons in North Kamloops when...
Service expansion coming to the Kamloops Transit System in January
BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are informing riders that transit service is expanding on a number of key transit routes in the Kamloops Transit System effective January 2, 2022. During the week, there will be a bus every 15 minutes during peak times, and service at least every 30 minutes during non-peak times...
Route changes happening Sunday for the Downtown Christmas Parade
Kamloops – This Sunday, November 28, a number of bus routes will be rerouted for the City of Kamloops’ Christmas Parade. This service disruption involves route detours and stop closures between 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm. The following routes will be impacted: Lansdowne Exchange will be closed from 3 pm to 6 pm. A temporary...
Holiday events happening throughout the province with BC Transit
GLOBAL– This year has been an extremely challenging year for so many British Columbians. Now more than ever is the time to come together and give back to lift the spirits of family, friends and community in the upcoming weeks. Across the province in a number of transit systems there will be events to safely...
Free transit in Kamloops for Go By Bike
The City of Kamloops and BC Transit are offering free transportation for cyclists during Go By Bike, from September 27 to October 10. In order to ride for free in the Kamloops Transit System, Go By Bike participants must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding the bus. BC Transit...
Fall service changes coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – BC Transit is announcing service changes in the Kamloops Transit System effective September 5, 2021. BC Transit and the City of Kamloops work hard to match service with demand and continue to ensure reliable transportation services are available to our customers. The upcoming fall seasonal service change will provide increased service from current...
Summer Service changes head to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – BC Transit is announcing seasonal service changes in the Kamloops Transit System effective June 27, 2021 until September 4, 2021. BC Transit and the City of Kamloops work hard to match service with demand, seasonal service reductions are implemented when there is lower demand for service, which makes it possible to offer 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,...
Kamloops customer sings praises of handyDART
Linda Bonner has been a resident at Riverbend Seniors Community in Kamloops for nearly five years, but she has been a regular handyDART customer for a lot longer. Simply put, this door-to-door service has changed her life. “I gave up driving a long time ago, and I use a walker to get around,” said Linda...