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BC Transit experiencing service challenges in Kelowna Regional Transit System
BC Transit and its local government partners work hard to match service with demand and provide reliable transportation services for customers. However, like many other customer-facing organizations, BC Transit is currently facing a labour shortage. This challenge is significantly impacting BC Transit’s ability to deliver reliable scheduled service. The current impacts to service have resulted...
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Holiday events happening throughout the province with BC Transit
GLOBAL– This year has been an extremely challenging year for so many British Columbians. Now more than ever is the time to come together and give back to lift the spirits of family, friends and community in the upcoming weeks. Across the province in a number of transit systems there will be events to safely...
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Celebrating Stan Morgan: Kelowna Regional Transit pioneer
From the first day of service in 1977 right through to 2000, Stan Morgan led the charge as the General Manager for Kelowna Bus and Transportation Inc. in Kelowna. But he didn’t just lead the Kelowna team in title, he was also extremely passionate about public transportation. “My dad started out driving for BC Hydro...
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Fall service changes coming to the Kelowna Region in September
KELOWNA – BC Transit and its regional partners* are announcing a service change in the Kelowna Regional Transit System effective September 5, 2021. This service change will provide increased service from current summer-level service in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. Service will be returning to pre-pandemic levels, similar to September 2019. This means: BC Transit...
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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...
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Schedule changes make their way to the Kelowna Regional Transit System
KELOWNA – BC Transit and its regional partners* are informing customers of seasonal schedule adjustments effective July 4, 2021 in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. Starting Sunday, July 4, transit users in the Kelowna region will see schedule adjustments on most routes throughout the transit system. Please check the BC Transit website for specific route...
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Kelowna driver gives young customer a giraffe!
Norm Poch has been driving for BC Transit in Kelowna for about 11 years, but he’s been making balloon animals a lot longer. It actually started when his kids were young and they were at a lower mainland beach awaiting a fireworks display. When a university student saw that his 3 year old son was...
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Service changes take effect on routes 16 and 17
KELOWNA – BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are notifying customers of route detours, which will be in effect on routes 16 Kettle Valley and 17 South Ridge in the Kelowna Regional Transit System as of Sunday, May 30, 2021. Routes 16 and 17 will be rerouted until September 2021, to accommodate the ongoing...
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Kelowna transit team inspires with public trail clean-up effort
Earth Day may have come and gone, but it didn’t stop the First Canada team in the Kelowna Regional Transit System from hitting the Okanagan Rail Trail for a massive spring clean-up. Nearly 20 volunteers made up of conventional and handyDart drivers, office staff, union executive, management and family members took part on Sunday, April...
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Have your say for transit priorities in Lake Country
KELOWNA – BC Transit and the District of Lake Country are seeking the public’s feedback on ways we can improve transit in the Kelowna Regional Transit System for Lake Country. BC Transit is seeking input from the public to develop and identify transit priorities in the region. The feedback shared will help develop priorities in...