A safety-based pilot project will see Penticton do something no other B.C. community has done before.
The South Okanagan city became the province’s first municipality on Thursday, March 14, to offer free access to BC Transit services for youth aged 24 and under.
“This pilot project will help break down barriers for youth to access services, socialize and be a more active part of the community,” said Julie Czeck, the city’s newly-appointed director of safety and partnerships.
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