Masks handed out at BC Transit sites

Aug 21, 2020 | 3:23 PM Pete McIntyre

To coincide with the implementation of the mandatory face covering policy, BC Transit and the City of Kelowna will be handing out masks on Monday August 24 in the Kelowna Regional Transit System.

Following the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC, and drawing on the best practices of the transit industry worldwide, BC Transit has implemented safety measures to respond to COVID-19.

As part of these measures, face coverings will be mandatory on all BC Transit buses beginning August 24, unless you meet the exclusion criteria listed at BCTransit.com/COVID-19.

While face coverings are mandatory, the policy is an educational step without enforcement. The educational position is aligned with TransLink and other transit agencies in Canada.

Masks will be handed out on August 24 from 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., and from 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the following locations:

Queensway Exchange
Orchard Park Exchange
Mission Rec Exchange
Rutland Exchange