With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the province, BC Transit says mask wearing will be optional on all Kamloops transit buses, as of Friday, Mar. 11.

Spokesperson Jamie Weiss says BC Transit will support anyone who still chooses to use a mask while on board a bus.

“Any buses that run past 12 am tonight will be impacted,” he said. “Safety is our top priority, and BC Transit will take the appropriate steps necessary to ensure our return to pre-pandemic service is done safely for our employees and customers.”

He tells NL News transit users may notice a delay in removing the signage from buses and bus stops around the City.

“We continue at this time to have other COVID-19 safety policies in place such as enhanced cleaning and sanitization on buses and at BC Transit facilities, protective barriers for transit operators, and one-way flow of passengers on board the buses,” Weiss added.