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Rider Alert: BFT Will Be Closed on Independence Day

On Saturday, July 4, All BFT office and services will be CLOSED.

News Release: Ben Franklin Transit's new BFT CONNECT on-demand ride service now live in all zones

Today, Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is launching its new on-demand ride service, called BFT CONNECT, in all remaining service zones. The service first launched in West Pasco on April 20 and the West Richland and Badger Mountain areas on May 4.

Apr 24

Route 110 first run schedule adjustment today

Route 110's first trip from West Richland Transit Center to Three Rivers Transit Center will not run on Friday, April 24. The route will start at Three Rivers Transit Center at 7:00 a.m. and continue its normal daily schedule from there.

Press Release: Ben Franklin Transit and Via to launch new on-demand service beginning April 20 in West Pasco

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) will launch a new on-demand transit service in West Pasco on April 20, 2020, starting with support for essential travel needs during the COVID-19 crisis. The service—called BFT CONNECT—will be powered by Via, the company that provides digital infrastructure to power public mobility in cities across the world, under a contract approved by the BFT Board of Directors and signed earlier this year.

Press Release: Ben Franklin Transit to reduce regular routes, introduce two temporary routes in Pasco, effective April 13

Beginning April 13, 2020 and until further notice, Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) will suspend five regular bus routes in Pasco and replace them with two new interim routes as the agency continuously works to maintain a balance between maximizing connectivity to essential services, adjusting for significantly decreased demand in response to Governor Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, and managing fluid changes in staffing availability.

Press Release: Ben Franklin Transit to reduce frequency on one bus route, effective April 6

Beginning April 6, 2020 and until further notice, Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) bus route 268 will be reduced in frequency as the agency continuously works to maintain a balance between maximizing connectivity to essential services, adjusting for significantly decreased demand in response to Governor Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, and managing fluid changes in staffing availability.

BFT is considering service reductions

In our ongoing effort to balance maximum connectivity to essential locations with staffing considerations during this rapidly evolving situation, BFT is looking into options for service reduction.

BFT continues to provide transportation services and operate on our normal schedule as of March 24, 2020

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS: BFT will continue to provide transportation services and as of now, we will operate on our normal schedule, however we urge all community members to follow Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy guidance