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[News] South Okanagan Seniors Can Ride Transit For FREE during Seniors' Week

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BC Transit, the City of Penticton and the District of Summerland are happy to announce that transit will be free for seniors during Seniors Week, effective June 2 until June 8, 2024.

Transit service will be free for seniors aged 55 and above, with proof of age, on the following routes:

  • 1 Okanagan Lake / Wiltse
  • 2 West Side / Penticton
  • 3 Uplands / Skaha Lake
  • 4 West Side / Duncan East
  • 5 Main Street
  • 15 Night Route
  • 16 Lake to Lake
  • 30 Penticton / Summerland

Free transit includes on-request service.

Summerland residents now ride for FREE on Route 30 as part of the District’s Free Fare Program. Residents ages 12 and older can add a ‘Free Fare’ pass to their Umo card at one of the local vendors located at the Municipal Hall or Aquatic Centre.

For schedules, route planning and to sign up for customer alerts, please visit bctransit.com/south-okanagan-similkameen

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  • Date

    May 29, 2024

  • By

    BC Transit

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