Merritt Regional Transit System

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

• 2 Collettville
• 3 Diamond Vale

Roster

Active

Fleet number(s)	Thumbnail	Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
2619-2620		2015	Chevrolet/Arboc	4500/SOM28G	GMC Vortec 6.0L
2651		2017	Chevrolet/Arboc	4500/SOM 28	GMC Vortec 6.0L
2740		2020	Chevrolet/Arboc	4500/SOF 27	GMC Vortec 6.0L		Transferred from Shuswap Region in February 2022.

Retired/Transferred

Fleet number(s)	Thumbnail	Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
2099		2007	Ford/CBB	E-450/Polar V
2447, 2449		2013	Chevrolet/ARBOC	4500/SOM28D	GMC Duramax 6.6L		2447 transferred to Cowichan Valley (Youbou) in early 2016. 2449 transferred to Cranbrook in early 2016.