Kamloops Transit System

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Kamloops Transit
Kamloops Transit 9207.JPG
Founded 1976[1]
Service type bus service, paratransit
Alliance BC Transit
Routes 15
Hubs 3
Operator FirstCanada
Website Kamloops Transit

Kamloops Transit[2] operates the public bus transit system in the City of Kamloops in south central British Columbia, Canada. The system consists of 15 regularly scheduled routes, one Sunday route, several school specials and handyDART customized service for persons with a disability. Funding is provided through a partnership between the City and BC Transit, the provincial agency which plans and manages municipal transit systems. Operations are contracted out to FirstCanada ULC.

Services[edit]

Regular routes[edit]

There are 15 scheduled bus routes,[3] and is fully accessible using low floor buses. The transit system operates seven days a week, with reduced service on weekends and holidays.

No. Name Weekday Operating Hours Saturday Operating Hours Sunday Operating Hours Notes
1 Tranquille 5:56 AM – 11:12 PM 7:44 AM – 11:17 PM 8:00 AM – 10:14PM
2 Parkcrest 6:20 AM – 11:03 PM 7:50 AM – 11:03 PM No Service
3 Westsyde 6:11 AM – 11:55 PM 7:12 AM – 11:55 PM 8:43 AM – 7:36 PM Serves Westsyde.
4 Pacific Way 6:17 AM – 10:43 PM 7:47 AM – 10:43 PM 10:35 AM – 5:57 PM
5 Pineview 6:54 AM – 11:18 PM 7:54 AM – 11:18 PM 9:40 AM – 6:49 PM
6 City Loop 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM 9:13 AM – 6:29 PM
7 Aberdeen 6:04 AM – 11:33 PM 7:45 AM – 11:33 PM 9:30 AM – 7:06 PM
8 Battle 7:00 AM – 7:01 PM 7:30 AM – 7:26 PM No Service
9 Gleneagles 6:20 AM – 11:25 PM 7:46 AM – 11:25 PM 8:46 AM – 6:59 PM
10 North Shore 7:34 AM – 6:15 PM No Service No Service
11 Lorne 9:35 AM – 7:45 PM 9:35 AM – 7:45 PM No Service
12 Tranquille/Parkcrest No Service No Service 8:50 AM – 6:53 PM
13 Yellowhead 7:17 AM – 7:38 PM 7:17 AM – 7:38 PM No Service Serves Rayleigh & Heffley Creek.
14 Batchelor Hills 6:40 AM – 6:19 PM 7:55 AM – 5:46 PM(2 Trips Only) No Service
15 Ord Road No Service 6:46 PM – 7:07 PM No Service
16 Juniper Ridge 6:53 AM – 6:03 PM 8:15 AM – 6:03 PM No Service Serves Valleyview & Juniper Ridge.
17 Dallas 6:37 AM – 10:29 PM 7:15 AM – 10:29 PM 8:15 AM – 7:15 PM Serves Dallas, Barnhartvale, and Campbell Creek.

Paratransit[edit]

handyDART is a dial-a-ride service for people with a disability that is sufficiently severe that they are unable to use regular transit buses without assistance. Clients must be pre-registered to make use of this service

Fares[4][edit]

Fare Type Cash Fare 10 Tickets Day Pass Monthly Pass
Adult $2.00 $18.00 $5.00 $53.00
Senior $2.00 $15.50 $5.00 $34.00
Student to Grade 12 $2.00 $15.50 $5.00 $34.00
Child 4 and Under Free

Thompson Rivers University Students have access to the UPass, provided for $48 a semester[5]

Facilities & Fleet[edit]

Facilities[edit]

Aberdeen Mall Exchange: 50°39′19.5″N 120°22′20.6″W / 50.655417°N 120.372389°W / 50.655417; -120.372389
Lansdowne Exchange: 50°40′36.5″N 120°19′34.0″W / 50.676806°N 120.326111°W / 50.676806; -120.326111
TRU Exchange: 50°40′15.6″N 120°22′06.0″W / 50.671000°N 120.368333°W / 50.671000; -120.368333
Farwest Coach: 50°42′42.3″N 120°22′53.2″W / 50.711750°N 120.381444°W / 50.711750; -120.381444

Fleet[edit]

New Flyer Industries D40LF Handicapped/disabled access

Nova Bus LFS Handicapped/disabled access

New Flyer XN40 Handicapped/disabled access

Chevrolet Arboc SOM28D Handicapped/disabled access

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