Minister’s statement on Greyhound’s service reductions

For those with disabilities in these regions that use greyhound bus service be advised

Victoria Wednesday, February 21, 2018 1:55 PM

 

 

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena has issued the following statement in response to the Passenger Transportation Board’s decision to allow Greyhound Canada to reduce and eliminate long-haul bus service on routes in B.C.:

“Greyhound’s decision to cut service in northern and interior British Columbia is unfortunate.

People rely on Greyhound’s long-haul, inter-city bus service to get to and from major cities.

“Eliminating and reducing service along rural and remote routes will leave people vulnerable, particularly Indigenous communities, women, seniors, children and those living with disabilities.

“In the coming weeks, I will be speaking to local elected officials, First Nations and others affected by Greyhound’s upcoming service changes, so we can deliver long-term solutions that work for everyone.

“It is vital that people throughout the province have access to safe, reliable and affordable transportation.

In the short term, my ministry will be working with Greyhound to ensure buses remain running as we work with communities to develop long-term, viable solutions that address people’s needs.

“We will be working closely with communities to find safe, reliable and affordable long-haul ground transportation – particularly in the North – to ensure continued bus service remains in place for those who depend on it.”

This what came from the responds from Greyhound bus company Announcement click Here read artical from Mission City Record newspaper today.

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