News | Ben Franklin Transit

2022 Budget Open For Public Comment

The BFT Board of Directors held a special meeting to discuss the agency’s proposed 2022 operating and capital budget on Thursday, October 14, 2021 and voted to release the proposed budget for public comment.

BFT's 2020 Operator of the Year

Mary Gatrel was awarded Operator of the Year in 2020 for her efforts far beyond the day-to-day expectations. She is all about providing phenomenal service to her clients, and her co-workers can’t help but smile when she walks through the doors glowing with positivity!

Fares Resume November 1

After 19 months of providing all services free-of-charge, Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) will resume fare collection beginning November 1, 2021.

BFT's 2020 Support Staff of the Year

Andrea Benson was awarded Support Staff of the Year in 2020 for her efforts reaching far beyond day-to-day expectations. Andrea provides superior customer service support and is committed to making BFT a quality organization.

Rider Alert: Multiple Detours

Resolved: Detours have been put in place for Routes 123 School Tripper / 123 from Columbia Center Mall / Route 25

BFT Commits Support To The New Amazon Facilities Coming To Pasco

BFT's Interim Director of Marketing and Communications pledges to work with city officials and community members to address any traffic congestion concerns that might arise from the addition of new Amazon facilities in Pasco.

Route 67: BUS STOP REMOVED

Due to changes on Road 68 in Pasco, bus stop 5 on Rodeo Drive near Petco and Lowes on the Westside of Road 68 has been removed. Riders on Route 67 can still access the bus stop near Hapo Credit Union. We apologize for any inconvenience.

BFT's 2020 Team of the Year

BFT’s IT crew received the Team of the Year award for their efforts far beyond day-to-day expectations – they bless us with innovative ideas, great customer service and a commitment to making BFT a quality organization. Let’s meet the guys who make up this awesome team.