Kelowna Transit Service and Fare Change - Sept 2015
KELOWNA–In order to connect our community better through transit service, BC Transit has reinstated services that will better serve those heading back to school. These new service changes will take effect on September 6, 2015. BC Transit customers in Kelowna will also notice a standardized cash fare that is being introduced to serve customers better...
Free Transit Rides for Graduates
CORPORATE – A record number of BC Transit communities are helping high school graduates celebrate their accomplishments with GradPASS. The special pass offers two days of free, unlimited transit travel during the month of June. A total of 21,500 GradPASS cards will be given to Grade 12 students in communities in 21 BC Transit systems....
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
KELOWNA – March 18, 2015 is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit and Kelowna Regional Transit are celebrating by saluting some of the extraordinary men and women who go the extra mile (kilometer) to safely provide exceptional customer service. Why March 18? It is believed to be the debut of transit services in Paris in...
Kelowna Regional Transit System announces holiday service schedule
Kelowna – Transit riders in the Kelowna area are advised of the following service during the holiday season: For more information, service updates and alerts in Kelowna, please visit bctransit.com/Kelowna. Media contact Jonathon Dyck Communications Manager BC Transit 250-995-5720 Media@bctransit.com
Your transit - Your say
KELOWNA – BC Transit and our local government partners welcome public feedback at four transit open houses in Kelowna on Wednesday, October 25, and Thursday, October 26. Building on the priorities identified within the 2012 Central Okanagan Transit Future Plan and the Transit Future Action Plan currently in progress, we are seeking input on two...
New UBC Okanagan Transit Exchange improves the customer experience
Kelowna – The Kelowna transit exchange project at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan campus is now welcoming customers and transit buses. The UBC Okanagan exchange includes six new bus bays, one drop-off area and four bus layover stations, as well as transit shelters, transit lanes on Alumni Avenue and Transit Way, and bicycle...
Fall service improvements for Kelowna Regional Transit
Kelowna – As of September 3, bus riders in the Kelowna Regional Transit System will benefit from a number of service changes and improvements. These improvements are possible due to the addition of 2,500 new service hours to the transit system. Changes include increased Saturday service on routes 1 Lakeshore and 8 University/OK College, as...
Seasonal service adjustments for spring and summer in the Kelowna Regional Transit System
KELOWNA – Regular spring seasonal service changes will be implemented in Kelowna on April 30, 2017. The changes reflect seasonal ridership changes. For full schedule information, please consult the Kelowna Regional Transit Rider’s Guide, call 250-860-8121 or visit BCTransit.com. Media Contact: Jonathon Dyck, BC Transit, Communications Manager Media@bctransit.com, 250-995-5720
We want to hear from you! Transit engagement comes to Kelowna
Kelowna – BC Transit and our local government partners are hosting public consultations to identify priorities for future system improvements. The engagement will include in-person and online opportunities to participate from March 13 to 24. “The best way to build a transit system is to listen to the people who use it every day,” said...
Request for Proposals issued for Kelowna Transit Exchange Project
Kelowna – Requests for Proposals (RFPs) have been issued for the construction of a new transit exchange at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Okanagan campus in Kelowna, BC. The RFPs reflect the entirety of the project, from design to construction. The UBC Okanagan exchange project will include up to nine new bus bays and...