A new petition on Change.org is pushing to improve transit services in the Central Okanagan. 

Started by Fraser Young, the petition states that there are no services for Vernon residents to use BC Transit to get to Kelowna's downtown area before 8:30 a.m.

Young's request is that Bus 97 which traditionally starts at 6 a.m. at UBC Okanagan in Kelowna's north end connect with Route 90 allowing for Vernon residents to catch a bus to Kelowna or West Kelowna starting at 5 a.m.

"We believe that everyone should have equal access to public transportation, and no one should be left stranded due to systemic shortfalls," the petition reads. "Additionally, facilitating easier travel between these areas could stimulate economic and social growth in both communities while lowering environmental footprint by attracting drivers to switch to transit. Tourists and travellers could also make use of this regular occurring bus to go to and from West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake Country and Greater Vernon to Kelowna International Airport."

has gained over 200 signatures since it opened on Nov. 21.