System-wide transit fare increase (Kelowna)

On Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, Kelowna Regional Transit cash fares will increase 25 cents to $2.25. Monthly passes and sheets of 10 tickets will also be affected by the increase. "It has been more than four years since the last fare increase," says Ron Westlake, City of Kelowna Director of Regional Services. "These regular transit fare increases are necessary to cover increasing operating and fuel costs as well as improvements to service." Since the last fare increase in 2007, transit service hours have increased by 21 per cent and 22 buses have been added. This includes introduction of the #97 Express Rapid Bus from downtown to UBC Okanagan (UBCO), #4 from Pandosy to UBCO and #6 Glenmore to UBCO, plus increased service frequencies and duration on many other routes. The Jan. 1 transit fare increase is in line with fares in similar-sized communities, such as Kamloops, Nanaimo ($2.25 for single trip cash fares) and Victoria ($2.50).
New Kelowna Regional Transit fares as of Jan. 1, 2012: 

Kelowna Effective Jan 1, 2012

Vernon Transit Rates