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...
North Okanagan Transit Future Action Plan endorsed
Vernon –The City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and Regional District of North Okanagan have endorsed the 2021 North Okanagan Transit Future Action Plan (TFAP) for the Vernon Regional Transit System. The North Okanagan TFAP outlines transit priorities for the Vernon Regional Transit System over the next five to seven years and complements the Transit...
Sunday Service coming to Route 90 UBCO/Vernon this January
Service reduction in effect throughout December VERNON – Over the holiday and New Year’s period, there will be reduced service on route 90 UBCO/Vernon. This is due to lower ridership demand during this time of year. Regular service resumes January 2, 2022, with the introduction of Sunday service. The reduced service applies to weekday service...
Sunday Service coming to Route 90 UBCO/Vernon this January
Over the holiday and New Year’s period, there will be reduced service on route 90 UBCO/Vernon. This is due to lower ridership demand during this time of year. Regular service resumes January 2, 2022, with the introduction of Sunday service. The reduced service applies to weekday service from Monday, December 20, 2021, through Friday, December...
Regular fall service returns for Route 90
VERNON – BC Transit and the Regional District of North Okanagan announced today that starting Tuesday, September 7, 2021, route 90 UBCO/Vernon Connector will reinstate its regular fall service schedule, making it easier for North Okanagan students, faculty and staff to get to the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus when classes are back in...
Have your say in North Okanagan transit service
VERNON – BC Transit, the City of Vernon, Regional District of North Okanagan and District of Coldstream are seeking feedback on proposed transit improvements for the 2021 North Okanagan Transit Future Action Plan. The engagement runs from August 20 to October 1, 2021. Feedback provided may be used to refine service proposals and help determine...
Introducing Derek Kotowski: Transit Superstar and Rodi De Vuono Outstanding Service Award winner
Every year, BC Transit recognizes excellence and celebrates the Transit SuperStars making a positive difference in our regional transit systems across the province. Each winner meets one or more of BC Transit’s five core values: community, customer service, innovation, teamwork and trust & respect. Each week, one of our latest winners is being profiled on...
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...
Seasonal service changes make their way onto route 90
VERNON – Seasonal service changes will be in effect on route 90 UBCO/Vernon in the Vernon Regional Transit System as of Monday, May 3, 2021. BC Transit and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) work hard to match service with demand, adjusting service levels when schools are not in session, which allows for 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,...