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BC Transit has awarded Penticton-based Berry and Smith Trucking the contract to operate the bus network in the South Okanagan, effective July 1, 2018.

Berry and Smith already operates conventional bus service in Penticton and on the Okanagan-Similkameen routes, but will now add Osoyoos, Summerland and custom services in Penticton to their portfolio.

The routes were previously operated by Penticton and District Community Services and the South Okanagan Transit Society, which BC Transit thanks “for their commitment and dedication.”

Schedules, routing and fares will not change as a result of the change in operating company.

“BC Transit is working with Berry and Smith and the existing service providers to ensure a seamless transition of services,” a news release reads.