By Greg Fry

Transportation

BC Bus North service extended to 2027

May 29, 2023 | 11:22 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — The provincial government is contributing $5 million to Northern Development Initiative Trust to continue BC Bus North and the Northern Community shuttle until 2026-2027.

The province says the funds will ensure the continuation of critical transit services, including community shuttles, which connect people in rural communities to regional centres.

To date, 16 northern BC communities and organizations have received funding through this program and are operating community shuttles.

“We understand how critical BC Bus North and the Northern Community Shuttle program are to meeting the needs of people in northern communities who may otherwise have limited transportation options,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Extending these northern programs will ensure people can continue to access safe, reliable and affordable travel options to connect to family and industry in larger centres.”

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The Province is also contributing $250,000 to help build an easy-to-use web-based platform for travel planning, reservations and customer service to help reduce barriers to travel in the North. The new, booking system will include multiple service providers and allow people to book various travel options using one platform. The platform should be ready to use by fall 2023.

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