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Golden Empire Transit to launch 'Tucan Trolley' downtown Jan. 7, 15-minute service Wed.–Sat.

Bakersfield City Council · December 18, 2025
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Summary

Golden Empire Transit announced a new downtown and Old Town Kern route named the 'Tucan Trolley' that will begin service Jan. 7 with 15-minute frequency Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at a fare of $1.65; a ribbon-cutting is scheduled at the Chamber Building on 18th Street at 10 a.m.

Chris James, chief executive officer of Golden Empire Transit, told the Bakersfield City Council during public comment that the transit agency’s board approved a new downtown and Old Town Kern service called the "Tucan Trolley."

James said the service will begin Jan. 7, will run every 15 minutes…

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