The District of Coldstream council will be furthering their review of provided direction on the proposed BC Transit fare strategy.
As a member of the Vernon Regional Transit System, the District has been asked to provide feedback on the proposed fare strategy before BC Transit proceeds with implementation.
The District received a presentation from BC Transit outlining a proposed fare review for the Vernon Regional Transit System.
The presentation highlighted several proposed changes, including replacing the current 90-minute transfer system with an automatic DayPASS fare-capping model, introducing separate local and regional fare products and expanding the free youth travel program from children aged 12 and under to youth aged 18 and under.
BC Transit also presented a phased approach to future fare adjustments designed to balance affordability with the long-term sustainability of transit services.
The review aims to improve cost recovery, align local fares with BC Transit guidelines and simplify fare products between Vernon and Kelowna transit services. The goal is to support increased ridership through a more user-friendly fare structure.
Council will discuss next steps later in July.
