Kern Transit

Kern Transit, formerly Kern Regional Transit, is the operator of mass transportation in Kern County, California. Primarily, it provides inter-regional transportation, connecting outlying regions with the city of Bakersfield (and with each other with a transfer in Bakersfield). It also provides inter-city transportation within specific regions. Kern (Regional) Transit is operated by the Kern County Department of Roads. The agency was founded in 1981. Its headquarters are located in Bakersfield.

For public transportation in Bakersfield before 1973, see Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway. For public transportation in Bakersfield after 1973, see Golden Empire Transit.

Kern Transit
ParentKern County Roads Department
Founded1981 (1981)
Headquarters2700 M Street
LocaleBakersfield, California
Service areaKern County, California
Service typeBus service
Routes16
HubsBakersfield,
Frazier Park,
Lake Isabella,
Mojave
Annual ridership513,000 (2010)
Fuel typeCNG, Diesel
OperatorNational Express Transit
Websitewww.kerntransit.org

In January 2017, operation of Kern Transit was taken over by National Express Transit.

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