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Ben Franklin Transit Ben Franklin Transit provides public transportation services for the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, W. Richland, Benton City, and Prosser.

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Have you seen our new pink buses around town? This October, Ben Franklin Transit gathered names of survivors, thrivers, ...
10/14/2026

Have you seen our new pink buses around town? This October, Ben Franklin Transit gathered names of survivors, thrivers, and those affected by breast cancer to transform a bus and a Dial-A-Ride vehicle into tributes of hope and resilience.

We thank all of our participants whose printed names are displayed on our Driven by Hope buses, and appreciate the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation for supporting local cancer patients and for their input on this project.

10/08/2026

This is BFT’s final dispatch from Week Without Driving. Did you join in? What did you learn? What was your biggest barrier? What surprised you the most?

Even beyond Week Without Driving, Ben Franklin Transit remains committed to getting you where you need to go. Thanks for riding along, and we’ll see you on board.

Whether it means walking, rolling, using transit, or another solution altogether, we have three very compelling reasons ...
10/07/2026

Whether it means walking, rolling, using transit, or another solution altogether, we have three very compelling reasons for you to leave your car at home 💅

From October 1 – October 8, BFT joins America Walks in inviting you to experience what life would be like if you couldn’t drive or didn’t own a car. Everyone is welcome!

Ben Franklin Transit's monthly board meeting is Thursday, October 8, at 6PM, at the Ben Franklin Transit Administration ...
10/07/2026

Ben Franklin Transit's monthly board meeting is Thursday, October 8, at 6PM, at the Ben Franklin Transit Administration Building. The meeting agenda and zoom link are available on our website: https://www.bft.org/board-meetings-agendas/

La reunión mensual de la junta de Ben Franklin Transit es el 8 de octubre, a las 6PM, en el Edificio de Administración de Ben Franklin Transit. El orden del día de la reunión y el enlace de zoom están disponibles en nuestro sitio web.

Traducción al español disponible a través de ZOOM.

10/06/2026

Riding the bus gives Jim and Glenda independence. Because of Ben Franklin Transit, they have the freedom to get where they want to go without the hassle of owning a car. Even better? Seniors 65 and older ride free with BFT.

From October 1 – October 8, BFT joins America Walks in inviting you to experience what life would be like if you couldn’t drive or didn’t own a car.

10/05/2026

Cristina has used public transportation since 2007, from appointments to picking up her daughter from school and for everyday errands. Public transportation is a huge part of her everyday life and a necessity.

From October 1 – October 8, BFT joins America Walks and Week Without Driving in inviting you to experience what life would be like if you couldn’t drive

10/02/2026

It’s day two of Week Without Driving! Your mission: get to work without driving a car!

From October 1 – October 8, BFT joins America Walks in inviting you to experience what life would be like if you couldn’t drive. Give it a try and see what side quests await you…

We were honored to unveil our new Driven by Hope Dial-A-Ride vehicle at Kadlec Tri-Cities Cancer Center’s annual Breast ...
10/02/2026

We were honored to unveil our new Driven by Hope Dial-A-Ride vehicle at Kadlec Tri-Cities Cancer Center’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month flag raising ceremony on October 1.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year BFT is raising awareness with the Driven By Hope bus and Dial-A-Ride. These vehicles are wrapped in pink and decorated with signatures of people in our community who have battled breast cancer. Signatures featured in the Driven By Hope artwork were collected at multiple community outreach events in 2026.

These vehicle wraps are a very visible reminder of the importance of breast cancer screenings, and of the hope that keeps patients fighting through a cancer diagnosis. If you see the 'pink buses' out on their routes, snap a picture and share it on social media with the hashtag !

10/01/2026

As part of BFT's Marketing & Communications team, Ashley is all about capturing and sharing what life in transit is all about.

This means making sure marketing materials are up to date by physically checking signs, riding along, meeting our riders, checking in on our staff, and creating materials that share Ben Franklin Transit's voice.

This , we’re taking you along with us as we navigate our day-to-day lives without driving. Are you taking the challenge? Tag Ben Franklin Transit and America Walks on your journey!

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1000 Columbia Park Trail
Richland, WA
99352

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Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 6pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 6:30pm

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+15097355100

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