BC Transit - Kelowna News List

Holiday events with BC Transit across the province

Nov 27, 2023

BC Transit and its partners are celebrating the holidays with events in communities across the province. From parades and light tours to special events to help us stuff a bus, there is no shortage of activities this holiday season.

Transit Systems: Quesnel, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Squamish, Prince Rupert, Prince George, Powell River, Cowichan Valley, Kamloops, Chilliwack, Port Alberni, Creston Valley, Merritt, Kelowna
Categories: Service and Fare Changes, Holiday Announcements

BC Transit celebrates 21st anniversary of the Santa Bus in Kelowna

Nov 27, 2023

BC Transit, Transdev Canada and the City of Kelowna are helping to make the season bright and merry for all as they welcome the 21st edition of Santa Bus.

Transit Systems: Kelowna
Categories: Service and Fare Changes, Holiday Announcements

NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement Complete

Nov 22, 2023

The replacement of the NextRide technology that helps provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers is now complete for the Kelowna Regional Transit System.

Transit Systems: Kelowna
Categories: Customer Service, Innovation

BC Transit’s BusReady program honoured by National transit association

Nov 15, 2023

For developing a dynamic program aimed at teaching B.C. kids and families how to safely ride the bus, BC Transit has been recognized with a prestigious award by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA).

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Corporate

Transit investments by the governments of Canada and British Columbia improve safety and help more people connect

Oct 30, 2023

Communities across British Columbia will receive new buses and see important upgrades to public transit infrastructure, thanks to an investment of more than $248.5 million from the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, and BC Transit. Announced by MP Wilson Miao, Minister Rob Fleming, and Erinn Pinkerton of BC Transit, these projects will increase public transit ridership and improve the commuter experience.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Corporate

Hocus Focus on Halloween safety with BC Transit

Oct 26, 2023

Little witches and zombies will roam our streets on Tuesday, October 31 and BC Transit wants everyone to be a safety pro this Halloween.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Safety, Service and Fare Changes

NextRide Real-Time Bus Tracking Replacement

Oct 16, 2023

The Kelowna Regional Transit System will receive a NextRide technology replacement to help provide increased certainty, convenience and bus predictability for transit customers.

Transit Systems: Kelowna
Categories: Customer Service, Innovation

Contract Awarded for On-Demand Transit Technology

Oct 10, 2023

BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are moving ahead with a new on-demand technology service that will provide more transit options for customers in the Crawford neighbourhood of Kelowna.

Transit Systems: Kelowna
Categories: Innovation, Customer Service

BC Transit celebrates full return to pre-pandemic ridership levels

Sep 28, 2023

After more than three years of reduced ridership due to COVID-19, BC Transit has seen steady increases and is now experiencing a province-wide return to pre-pandemic ridership levels.

Transit Systems: Global
Categories: Collaboration , Corporate

BC Transit welcomes new buses

Sep 21, 2023

Four new Light Duty buses are now operating in the Kelowna Regional Transit System, helping provide a safe, continuous, and reliable transit service for riders.

Transit Systems: Kelowna
Categories: Corporate