Major transit shakeup coming as Vernon council approves free bus passes for teens and phased rate hikes
Teen riders will soon travel free on most Vernon routes as council phases in fare increases to help cover an estimated $85,400 annual cost.
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Major transit shakeup coming as Vernon council approves free bus passes for teens and phased rate hikes
Changes are imminent to the local transit system in Vernon. On Monday, Vernon city council approved a comprehensive overhaul of the transit fare system, clearing the way for a three-year phased rollout of rate changes and a new free transit program for teenagers. The sweeping changes, developed in p...
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Salmon Arm ObserverMajor changes on route for Vernon transit system
New programs, new fares, free rides for youth. Vernon council unanimously approved staff recommended changes to the fare strategy for the Vernon Regional Transit (VRT) system at its regular meeting Monday, June 8. The proposed fare products, fare policies, and phased fare structure changes are slated to begin April 1, 2027, though council has requested BC Transit to implement the changes “as soon as possible,” as motioned by Mayor Victor Cumming…
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