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Merritt Transit System It is operated by the Nicola Valley Transportation Society (NVTS).

The Merritt Transit System is a funding partnership between the City of Merritt, BC Transit, Lower Nicola Indian Band, and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

The Nicola Valley Transportation Society (NVTS), also known as the Merritt Transit System, is a non-profit society that ...
10/02/2026

The Nicola Valley Transportation Society (NVTS), also known as the Merritt Transit System, is a non-profit society that manages the provision of public transit services to residents of the Nicola Valley community.

NVTS is a funding partnership between the City of Merritt, BC Transit, the Lower Nicola Indian Band, and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD).

NVTS is currently seeking community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors.

Board members are asked to commit to a minimum two-year term and to help guide, maintain, and expand transportation services in our community.

If you are interested in serving on the NVTS Board, please email [email protected] or call 250-315-3292 to request an application form or for more information.

07/31/2026

Please be advised that the following trips in the Merritt transit system have been cancelled due to drivers shortage:

July 31 - Curb bus (bus2) CANCELLED

8:12 AM Lower Nicola - cancelled
9:15 AM North End - cancelled
10:15 AM North End - cancelled
1:15 PM North End - cancelled
2:12 PM Lower Nicola - cancelled
3:15 PM North End - cancelled

BC Transit thanks you for your patience and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

07/24/2026

Please be advised that the following trips in the Merritt transit system have been cancelled due to drivers shortage:

July 24 - Curb bus (bus2) CANCELLED

1:15 PM North End - cancelled
2:12 PM Lower Nicola - cancelled
3:15 PM North End - cancelled

BC Transit thanks you for your patience and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

06/23/2026

Please be advised that the following trips in the Merritt transit system have been cancelled due to drivers shortage:

June 25 (Thursday) & 26 (Friday) - Curb bus (bus2) CANCELLED

8:12 AM Lower Nicola - cancelled
9:15 AM North End - cancelled
10:15 AM North End - cancelled
1:15 PM North End - cancelled
2:12 PM Lower Nicola - cancelled
3:15 PM Lower Nicola - cancelled

BC Transit thanks you for your patience and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

05/14/2026

Please be advised that due to the Victoria holiday, Merritt Transit will be operating on the following schedule:

May 18 (Victoria Day) - REGULAR SERVICE

03/31/2026

Please be advised that due to the Easter holiday, Merritt Transit will be operating on the following schedule:

April 03 (Good Friday) - REGULAR SERVICE
April 06 (Easter Monday) - REGULAR SERVICE

12/23/2025

Please be advised that Merritt Transit will operate on the following schedule during the holiday season:

December 25 (Christmas Day): NO SERVICE

December 26 (Boxing Day): REGULAR SERVICE

January 1 (New Year’s Day): REGULAR SERVICE

We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

The Annual Christmas Lights Tour is back!Visit the Merritt Transit Office at City Hall or call 250-378-4080 to purchase ...
11/18/2025

The Annual Christmas Lights Tour is back!

Visit the Merritt Transit Office at City Hall or call 250-378-4080 to purchase tickets or reserve a seat between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

05/27/2025

On Monday, May 26th, one of our drivers found items on the bus that appear to belong to Gerald McLeod. If you are Gerald or have information on how to contact him, please call 250-378-4080 or visit our office on the first floor of City Hall. Thank you!

05/02/2025

Fare and service changes in Merritt

BC Transit and the City of Merritt are advising customers of a service change, effective May 5, 2025.

With the reopening of the Middlesboro Bridge, transit service will return to Main Street and Coldwater Avenue.

Route 2 Collettville and Route 3 Diamond Vale will be reinstated, and Route 23 Collettville-Diamond Vale will be removed.

BC Transit and the City of Merritt are advising riders of a fare change effective May 1, 2025.

In 2025, following a significant fare review process that included consultation between the City of Merrit and BC Transit, the City of Merritt approved a price increase for transit fares. The last change took place in 2017.

Effective on May 1, 2025, the fare collected for a single ride is changing from $2.00 to $2.50. Sheets of 10 Single Ride tickets adjusts to $22.50. The price for a Concession (Student/Senior) Monthly Pass goes from $32 to $42.50 and Adult Monthly Pass changes from $42 to $50.

The price of impacted fare products changes universally regardless of a rider’s preferred payment method or retail outlet. The cost of operating transit has increased, as has the demand for service with an ever-growing population.

This fare increase will support BC Transit’s and the City of Merrit’s ability to improve and expand on service in the region in the coming years. All decisions around fares and service levels are determined by the City of Merritt.

For more information about trip planning, schedules and to sign up for customer alerts, please visit bctransit.com/merritt.

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Address

2185 Voght Street
Merritt, BC
V1K1B8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

250.378.4080

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