Kern Transit is planning to add a new stop at the Hard Rock Casino in Tejon, a move that comes as some in the community are still pushing for more access to the area.
Back in September of 2023, Golden Empire Transit discussed cutting Route X-92, a line that connected riders from Bakersfield to the Tejon Outlets and the IKEA distribution center. The route was eventually discontinued in 2024, with officials citing low ridership after the pandemic. But some say losing that line left a gap that has only grown since.
“If anything, I think it’s increased because of increasing jobs in the IKEA warehouse, as well as in the outlets. Now we have apartments over there in the Arvin Tejon area,” Amy Sanchez said.
