Ebus adds stops in Okanagan

Passenger travel company Ebus confirmed today it's ready to hit the road next week — and added a few surprises for the Okanagan.

They company long ago made it know it wanted to step in to offer bus rides between Kamloops, Kelowna and Vancouver, but today listed locations and more stops including Vernon, West Kelowna and Merritt. 

The company says it won't accept cash, just credit and debit cards and prefers customers to book online. 

Here's the stop locations announced today, Oct. 26.

• Richmond: River Rock Resort & Casino (adjacent to Bridgeport Skytrain)
• Vancouver (centre): Exact location to be determined (passengers who have booked will be notified by phone)
• Surrey: Fraser Heights Recreation Centre
• Abbotsford: Abbotsford Airport
• Chilliwack: Husky Truck Stop (7620A Vedder Rd)
• Hope: Hope Visitor Centre
• Merritt: Husky Truck Stop (3999 Airport Rd)
• Vernon: On 32 Ave approaching 31 St (next to the Clocktower)
• West Kelowna: Bookings available soon
• Kelowna: Kelowna Airport
• Kamloops: Exact Location to be determined (passengers who have booked will be notified by phone)

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