Penticton Transit
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Penticton Transit provides local public transportation services in the City of Penticton in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia
, Canada
, with a fleet of fully accessible low floor transit buses. The system consists of eight scheduled routes serving the city, which includes a night route; a connecting service by Okanagan-Similkameen Transit to the community of Naramata
; a summer lake-to-lake route; and a HandyDART
service for people who are unable to use regular transit..
Funding is provided for the relevant services under a partnership between Penticton or the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, and BC Transit
, the agency which plans and manages municipal transit systems within the province.
Okanagan College, Penticton Regional Hospital, Peachtree Square and the Penticton Plaza are serviced by at least 3 routes each..
Service operates on a Sunday Schedule on Canada Day, BC Day and Labour Day. There is no service on other Statutory Holidays.
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The Fares for the Naramata Bus are not integrated in with the other Penticton Transit Routes, and have different rates as set by the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen.
British Columbia
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, Canada
Canada
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, with a fleet of fully accessible low floor transit buses. The system consists of eight scheduled routes serving the city, which includes a night route; a connecting service by Okanagan-Similkameen Transit to the community of Naramata
Naramata, British Columbia
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; a summer lake-to-lake route; and a HandyDART
HandyDART
HandyDART is an accessible transit service in British Columbia that uses vans or small buses to transport disabled or elderly passengers who cannot use the normal transit system...
service for people who are unable to use regular transit..
Funding is provided for the relevant services under a partnership between Penticton or the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, and BC Transit
BC Transit
BC Transit is a provincial crown agency responsible for coordinating the delivery of public transportation within British Columbia, Canada, outside of Greater Vancouver...
, the agency which plans and manages municipal transit systems within the province.
Routes.
All routes service the two main focal points of the system: Downtown Penticton Exchange and Cherry Lane Mall.Okanagan College, Penticton Regional Hospital, Peachtree Square and the Penticton Plaza are serviced by at least 3 routes each..
Service operates on a Sunday Schedule on Canada Day, BC Day and Labour Day. There is no service on other Statutory Holidays.
| No. | Route | Weekday Operating Hours | Saturday Operating Hours | Sunday Operating Hours | Service Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okanagan Lake/Wiltse | 6:12 AM - 6:33 PM | 8:10 AM - 6:33 PM | No Service | Every 60 minutes | North-South via Government St. |
| 2 | West Side/Penticton Ave. | 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM | 7:54 AM - 6:30 PM | No Service | Every 60 minutes | |
| 3 | Uplands/Skaha Lake | 6:30 AM - 6:25 PM | 8:00 AM - 6:25 PM | No Service | Every 60 Minutes | North-South via Government St. |
| 4 | West Side/Duncan East | 6:42 AM - 6:50 PM | 8:00 AM - 6:50 PM | No Service | Roughly Every 60 Minutes | |
| 5 | Main Street | 6:48 AM - 6:42 PM | 8:48 AM - 6:42 PM | No Service | Every 30 Minutes | North-South via Main St. |
| 10 | Naramata | 6:40 AM - 5:59 PM | 8:01 AM - 5:59 PM | No Service | 2 Trips Only, July and August Weekday AM Peak 1 Trip Only, All Other Weekday AM Peak 1 Trip Only, Weekday Midday 1 Trip Only, Weekday PM Peak 3 Trips Only, Saturday |
Okanagan-Similkameen Transit |
| 15 | Night Route | 6:50 PM - 10:00 PM | 6:50 PM - 10:00 PM | No Service | Every 84 Minutes | |
| 16 | Lake to Lake | No Service | No Service | 9:42 AM - 6:00 PM | Every 60 Minutes | Service between Skaha Lake Skaha Lake Skaha Lake, historically known as Dog Lake and originally Lac Du Chien, is a freshwater lake located along the course of the Okanagan River in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. It has a surface area of approximately 20 km², with a maximum depth of 55 metres... and Okanagan Lake Okanagan Lake Okanagan Lake is a large, deep lake in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. The lake is 135 km long, between 4 and 5 km wide, and has a surface area of 351 km². The lake's maximum depth is 232 meters near Grant Island... , with extended Summer Hours from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM last Sunday in June to Labour Day inclusive. |
Fares
Fares are in Canadian DollarCanadian dollar
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s.
| Fare Type | Single Cash Fare | 10 Tickets | Day Pass | Monthly Pass | Semester Pass(College Only) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $2.00 | $15.00 | $4.00 | $45.00 | |
| College Student | $2.00 | $15.00 | $4.00 | $38.00 | $120.00 |
| Senior | $1.75 | $12.50 | $3.50 | $32.00 | |
| Student (to Grade 12) | $1.75 | $12.50 | $3.50 | $27.00 | |
| Children 6 Years and Under | Free |
The Fares for the Naramata Bus are not integrated in with the other Penticton Transit Routes, and have different rates as set by the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen.