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,...
Service change brings route 70 to Peachland
PENTICTON – BC Transit and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen* are announcing a service change in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System effective January 4, 2021. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. This service change will introduce the addition of new stops for route 70 Kelowna/Penticton in the District of Peachland. The need...
Holiday Service – South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System
PENTICTON – BC Transit and the City of Penticton are informing customers about holiday service for Penticton in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System. Bus service levels will vary in each BC Transit community for Christmas Day December 25, Boxing Day December 26, and New Year’s Day January 1. Please be advised that there will be...
Holiday service makes its way to Osoyoos
OSOYOOS – To help customers make the most out of their holiday shopping experience, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and BC Transit will be offering additional transit service between Osoyoos and Penticton on route 40 in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System. Starting December 4, 2020, route 40 Osoyoos/Penticton will see additional service on Friday December...
‘Tis the season - Free transit service on Saturdays all December long
PENTICTON – To help customers make the most out of their holiday shopping experience, the City of Penticton and BC Transit will be offering free transit service every Saturday for the month of December. This holiday season, let us handle the driving. Free service will be available on routes 1 Okanagan Lake/Wiltse, 2 West Side/Penticton...
Free transit service on election day in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Transit System
PENTICTON – The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, the City of Penticton and BC Transit are providing free transit service on October 24, 2020 as part of election day. Free transit will be available all day on all scheduled routes in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Transit System*. For more information on routes and schedules, visit bctransit.com/South-Okanagan-Similkameen...