Press Releases

News Release FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Sanders Office: (661) 869-6304 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February April 20, 2021 Golden Empire Transit District Job Fair Open House April 21 and 22, 2021 Bakersfield, CA – Golden Empire Transit District (GET) has announced a Job Fair Open House to be held virtually on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 … Read More

News Release FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Janet Sanders Office: 661.869.6304 April 14, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GET Routes will get the Community to COVID Vaccination Sites Bakersfield, CA — The Golden Empire Transit District (GET) would like to remind the community we are here to help you get to the nearest COVID-19 vaccination site. “A lack … Read More

News Release FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Sanders Office: 661.869.6304 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2021   CDC requires Riders to Wear Face Coverings while Riding Bakersfield, CA — The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a mandate on January 29, 2021, requiring all persons riding Public Transportation or at any bus stop or terminal … Read More

On Demand is the New RYDE, but better. On-Demand is a flexible public transit service designed to improve connections to transit hubs and popular destinations like shopping centers, doctor appointments and grocery stores. On-Demand now services Micro-Transit in the Southwest area of Bakersfield and GET-A-Lift. On-Demand, services can pick you up from home and take … Read More

News Release FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Sanders Office: 661.869.6304 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2020 Golden Empire Transit District Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Bakersfield, CA — The Golden Empire Transit District (GET) is honored to receive the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded by the Government … Read More

News Release FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Sanders Office: 661.869.6304 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2020 Golden Empire Transit Providing Free Rides for Veterans in November Bakersfield, CA — Golden Empire Transit District (GET) announced today that all GET fixed-route and GET-A-Lift services will be free to military veterans during the entire month of November. … Read More

News Release FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Sanders Office: 661.869.6304 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2020 Golden Empire Transit Labor Day Service Bakersfield, CA — Golden Empire Transit District (GET) will operate on a holiday schedule on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. Holiday schedules for all routes are indicated in the GET Bus book. … Read More