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Since 1981, Basin Transit Service (BTS) has provided over 12.6 million rides to a wide range of individuals of diverse populations through safe, efficient, and accessible public transportation - enhancing the community’s livability within the district it proudly serves.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Falls is home to thousands of U.S. military Veterans and our community is proud of its military heritage and the local military presence that protects our nation’s freedom. Celebrating our Klamath Falls Veterans on Veterans Day demonstrates the pride the community and the many local organizations have for our Veterans, including Basin Transit Service Transportation District (BTS).
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - This week Basin Transit Service (BTS) inaugurated a point-to-point public transportation transit service named Basin Connect. The service connects riders in cities and communities in Klamath County to Klamath Falls. BTS also offers Basin Lift an in-district door-to-door transportation service for riders aged 65+ or with an ADA-defined disability.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Basin Transit Service (BTS) will begin Sunday on-demand service on Sunday, July 10th, 2022. Sunday Service is a door-to-door round trip service operated from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for Seniors, individuals with disabilities, and the general public based on space available.
Read MoreKINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing will host a Sentry Eagle Open House on Saturday, June 25 and admission is free.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Basin Transit Service last week donated a forklift and an air compressor to Mazama High School for use in its automotive and shop programs.
BTS mechanics Dave Moser and Brenden Westfall helped deliver the equipment to the school, meeting with Mazama automotive teacher Steve Walker. Both mechanics were involved in auto shop programs in high school before going on to further their skills and enter the trade. Moser is a Mazama graduate and Westfall graduated from Klamath Union.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – People looking to receive first, second or booster doses of Johnson & Johnson, Moderna or Pfizer vaccines soon will have week of opportunities.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – As the state drives to reach 70% vaccination rate for COVID-19, Basin Transit Service (BTS) and Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) are working together to provide free transportation to local clinics for vaccinations.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) is hosting a free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine event on June 2nd at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. The event is by appointment only beginning at 9:00 AM and will offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Veterans were honored today in a ceremony at Veterans Park organized by Basin Transit Service and the Klamath County Commissioners. It was not a traditional Veterans Day ceremony, but one with roots in tradition.
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