BOISE, Idaho — Skiers and snowboarders looking to catch a ride to Bogus Basin will soon have a new public transportation option - at least on weekends and holidays.
The nonprofit recreation area said on Thursday that public bus service will resume on Monday, December 31.
Bogus Basin announced earlier this month that after 20 years, Caldwell Transportation Company would no longer offer the mountain shuttle service. The company noted that ridership had declined significantly in recent years, and that it was no longer financially feasible to offer the service.
Bogus Basin officials said they worked to find a new partner for the shuttle service, and landed on an agreement with Cascade Student Transportation.
“Accessibility is a key part of our nonprofit mission, so we were determined to find an affordable solution quickly for our guests,” Bogus Basin general manager Brad Wilson said in a statement. “We are pleased to resume this service, and we encourage people to take advantage to ensure that it continues."
Bus service to Bogus Basin will run daily from December 31 until January 6. After that, it will be available on weekends and holidays only for the remainder of the season.
Bus tickets to Bogus Basin - both round trip and one way - will cost $10. Passengers will need to pay in cash at the time they board the bus.
The bus route has changed, and will include three stops at new locations. Although one trip up and down the mountain per day is planned for now, Bogus says additional trips may be added if there is enough demand.
BOGUS BASIN SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
Mountain-bound schedule and stops:
- 7 a.m.: Ten Mile Park & Ride, 3047 W Overland Road, Meridian
- 7:30 a.m.*: St. Luke’s Eagle Medical Plaza, 3101 E State Street (NW corner of parking lot), Eagle
- 8 a.m.*: Downtown parking lot located at Shoreline Drive & 14th Street, Boise
- *Note: Times may be adjusted slightly once the bus route begins
Town-bound schedule:
- 5 p.m.: Departs mountain for all stops
