With Kelowna's bus drivers finally back at work, there is a small silver lining for public transit users left without reliable transportation during the recent transit strike.
For the rest of the month, riding the bus will be free.
"As a thank you to our customers for their patience, BC Transit, the Province of B.C. and our local government partners will provide free service in the Kelowna Regional Transit System for the remainder of November," Jonathon Dyck, a communications manager at BC Transit, said in a media release.
As well as free service for the rest of the month, monthly pass refunds will also be offered.
On its website, the City of Kelowna says it will refund transit passes "on a pro-rated basis, for any service disruption over three days in length."
"Refunds will be available, with proof of purchase, at Kelowna City Hall once strike action is ended," the website says.
Transit passes count as a suitable proof of purchase.
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