Merritt Regional Transit System
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Merritt Regional Transit System is the transit system serving the city of Merritt, British Columbia. Funding is provided by the City of Merritt, Thompson Nicola Regional District, and the Lower Nicola Indian Band. Planning and administrative support is provided by BC Transit. Operations are contracted to Nicola Valley Transportation Society.
History
Transit service in Merritt was initiated in 2013.
On November 15, 2021, all service was suspended following severe flooding and an evacuation order for the City of Merritt. Limited service resumed on December 8, 2022; due to the collapse of the Voght Street bridge, routes 2 and 3 were temporarily merged to provide service to the Collettville area via a significant detour.
Routes
Current
- 1 North End
- 23 Collettville-Diamond Vale
- 4 Lower Nicola
- On-request (4 trips, Monday to Friday)
Suspended
Fleet Roster
Active
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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2740-2741 | 2020 | Chevrolet Arboc |
4500 SOF 27 |
GMC Vortec 6.0L |
| ||
2850, 2859 | 2022 | Chevrolet Arboc |
4500 SOF 27 |
GMC Vortec 6.0L |
Retired/Transferred
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2099 | 2007 | Ford CBB |
E-450 Polar V |
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2331 | 2012 | Chevrolet Arboc |
4500 SOM28D |
GMC Duramax 6.6L |
| ||
2447, 2449 | 2013 | Chevrolet ARBOC |
4500 SOM28D |
GMC Duramax 6.6L |
| ||
2619-2620 | 2015 | Chevrolet Arboc |
4500 SOM28G |
GMC Vortec 6.0L |
| ||
2651 | 2017 | Chevrolet Arboc |
4500 SOM 28 |
GMC Vortec 6.0L |
|
References
- ↑ All service in Merritt to resume at 1pm Friday, February 4, BC Transit, published February 4, 2022.