Take the bus in Penticton and get to the polls for free
Penticton – The City of Penticton and BC Transit are making it easier for voters to get to the polls this election day by offering free transit service on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The free fare will apply on local Penticton routes only (1 Okanagan Lake/Wiltse, 2 West Side/Penticton Avenue, 3 Uplands/Skaha Lake, 4 West...
New buses arrive in BC Transit communities
Corporate – New buses have started to arrive in communities across the Province. Two different models will be delivered – the ARBOC Spirit of Mobility buses will replace buses in the current fleet, while the 30 and 35-foot Vicinity buses will expand the fleet size in select communities. “Investing in public transit infrastructure is key...
Service changes coming to routes serving Osoyoos
Osoyoos – This fall, bus riders travelling from Osoyoos to Penticton or Kelowna will be able to reach their destination earlier on weekday mornings. Starting Tuesday, September 4, the first weekday morning trip on routes 40 Osoyoos/Penticton and 60 Kelowna/Osoyoos via Penticton will leave Osoyoos at 7:15 a.m., instead of the current 7:30 a.m. departure....
South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System operating service provider update
Corporate – BC Transit has awarded the contract to operate conventional and custom transit services in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System (with the exception of Princeton) to Penticton Transit Services LTD. (Berry & Smith), effective July 1, 2018. Penticton Transit Services LTD (Berry & Smith) already operates the Penticton conventional system and the Okanagan-Similkameen routes....
Time Change - March 11
Please be advised that BC Transit communities in British Columbia (excluding Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, and the Creston Valley) will move clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 11 at 2 am for Canada’s daylight savings time. We ask customers to please plan ahead to take the time change into account this weekend. If...
Enjoy New Year's Eve in Penticton safely with BC Transit
Penticton – The City of Penticton and BC Transit will make it easier for people in Penticton to get to and from New Year’s Eve festivities by offering its free New Year’s Eve Party Loop shuttle. In addition to the free New Year’s Eve shuttle, routes 5 Main Street and 16 Lake to Lake will...
Holiday Lights Tour and Free Rides on New Year's Eve
Penticton – BC Transit and the City of Penticton are getting into the holiday spirit with a seasonal Lights Tour on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, as well as free rides on New Year’s Eve. Lights Tour The Lights Tour is an excellent chance to see the beauty of Penticton during the holiday season. Two trips...
Enjoy the Peach Festival - And Leave the Car at Home!
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton and BC Transit are making it easier for people to have fun at this year’s Peach Festival – August 3 to 7 – without having to worry about traffic and parking. Once again this year, there will be enhanced transit service during the festival, with extended service on Route...
Free Event Shuttle on April 8!
Penticton – Be our guest! BC Transit and the City of Penticton will be offering free shuttle service to and from the South Okanagan Events Centre on April 8, 2017. Shuttles will be running to and from the South Okanagan Events Centre between 11:00 am and 11:00 pm. Four stops will be participating in the...
Free Shuttle to Rob Thomas Concert
Penticton – Be our guest this Wednesday night! BC Transit and the City of Penticton will be offering free shuttle service to and from the Rob Thomas concert on August 31, 2016. Shuttles will be running to the South Okanagan Events Centre between 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm, and then back in opposite direction from...