Umo Digital Fare Payments launch in Kelowna

Mar 13, 2024

BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Kelowna Regional Transit System. Umo introduces contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best options for their lifestyle and travel habits.

  • Transit Systems: Kelowna
  • Categories: Innovation, Service and Fare Changes
  • Tags: Fare Change

Learn about Umo, BC Transit’s coming Digital Payment System

Feb 22, 2024

BC Transit’s new electronic fare payment system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”), is coming to the South Okanagan-Similkameen, Kelowna Regional, and Vernon Regional transit systems. In a few weeks, Umo will be launched regionally introducing contactless payment methods and new fare products that improve the transit experience by allowing riders to pick the best option for their lifestyle and travel habits.

  • Transit Systems: Kelowna, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Vernon
  • Categories: Innovation, Service and Fare Changes, Engagement
  • Tags: Kelowna, Vernon, Fare Change, South Okanagan-Similkameen

Seasonal service change for Kelowna

Dec 22, 2023

BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are advising transit users of a seasonal service change, effective January 7, 2024.

  • Transit Systems: Kelowna
  • Categories: Service and Fare Changes

Holiday transit service across the province

Dec 20, 2023

BC Transit and its partners are advising transit users of some changes being made to service over the holidays in regions across the province.

  • Transit Systems: West Kootenay, Pemberton Valley, Prince Rupert, Mount Waddington, Salt Spring Island, Boundary, Columbia Valley, Nanaimo, Smithers, Creston Valley, Shuswap, Central Fraser Valley, Cowichan Valley, Merritt, Kitimat, Hope, Whistler, Bulkley-Nechako, Chilliwack, Vernon, Sunshine Coast, Kimberley, Ucluelet, Powell River, Victoria, Quesnel, Clearwater, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Sea To Sky, Terrace, Dawson Creek, Williams Lake, Kelowna, Agassiz-Harrison, Port Edward, Port Alberni, Kamloops, Ashcroft-Cache Creek-Clinton, Cranbrook, Fort St. John, 100 Mile House, Prince George, Squamish, Highway 16, Tofino, Skeena, Hazeltons, Revelstoke, Elk Valley, Bella Coola Valley
  • Categories: Service and Fare Changes

Federal and provincial investments in public transit infrastructure will better connect British Columbians

Dec 13, 2023
Improvements to public transit infrastructure will better connect four communities in B.C. thanks to the combined investment of more than $91.3 million from the governments of Canada and British Columbia, and BC Transit. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, Minister Rob Fleming, and CEO Erinn Pinkerton, these projects will improve the reliability and quality of public transit services in British Columbia.
  • Transit Systems: Victoria, Kelowna
  • Categories: Corporate

BC Transit welcomes new buses

Dec 12, 2023

Five 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: Customer Service