Holiday transit service begins in Osoyoos
OSOYOOS – To help customers make the most out of their holiday shopping experience, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and BC Transit are offering additional transit service between Osoyoos and Penticton on route 40 in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System on Fridays in December. This holiday season, let BC Transit handle the driving. Starting December...
Route 50 Princeton/Penticton cancelled
Please be advised that the Route 50 Princeton/Penticton has been cancelled for Wednesday, November 17 due to impassable road conditions. On-Request service within the Town of Princeton remains available, and customer must call 250-295-6666 for requests. BC Transit thanks our customers for their patience during this time, and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause....
Learn about upcoming transit improvements and Help shape the future of transit in the South Okanagan-Similkameen
November 17, 2021 Learn about upcoming transit improvements and Help shape the future of transit in the South Okanagan-Similkameen SOUTH OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN- BC Transit, the Regional District of South Okanagan-Similkameen, City of Penticton, Town of Princeton, and the District of Summerland are seeking the public’s feedback on how to improve transit across the South Okanagan-Similkameen region....
Free transit in Princeton courtesy of the Vermilion Forks Métis Association
In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day, the Vermilion Forks Métis Association (VFMA) will be sponsoring the cost of all transit fares within the Town of Princeton on Thursday, September 30. “The Vermilion Forks Métis Association are pleased to sponsor BC Transit rides within Princeton,” said Vice President Ed Vermette. “We will continue taking steps...
Have your say in Summerland service
Summerland – BC Transit and the District of Summerland are asking the public for feedback on additional service for the South Okanagan – Similkameen Transit System. In early 2022, Route 30 Penticton/Summerland will have 10 additional trips added per week, for a total of 900 hours. BC Transit and the District of Summerland want to...
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...
Service changes head to the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System
PENTICTON – BC Transit, the City of Penticton and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen are announcing a service change in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System effective June 27, 2021. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. This service change will see Sunday evening service added on the route 16 Lake to Lake. The...
Seniors get a free ride on Saturday to celebrate Seniors Week in Penticton
PENTICTON — Join the City of Penticton and BC Transit in celebrating Seniors Week with free rides on all local Penticton routes on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System*! BC Transit and the City of Penticton are pleased to offer free transit on all local scheduled service** in Penticton throughout the...
Celebrate Earth Day with free transit in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System
South Okanagan-Similkameen — Join BC Transit, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), the District of Summerland and the City of Penticton in celebrating Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 by leaving your car at home and taking the bus for free in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System! BC Transit, the RDOS, the District of Summerland...
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,...