National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Some intercity bus companies on Vancouver Island are going to be fuelled by a $10.7-million COVID-19 cash injection from the B.C. government over the next year.
But it’s still unclear if the rubber will hit the road in a number of rural, remote North Island communities that had non-existent or inadequate intercity service even prior to the pandemic.
Continue reading Intercity buses are getting a boost, what about remote communities?North Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) has no time frame to make a decision regarding Route 5 bus service between Campbell River and the north Island, stranding locals who rely on bus service to travel down island.
Route 5 is the only pubic transportation option connecting the Tri-Port towns to the rest of Vancouver Island.
Continue reading Still No Public Transportation To North IslandNorth Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Locally owned taxi and shuttle company, Waivin’ Flags, has applied to take over the Route 5 bus service between Port Hardy and Campbell River.
Continue reading Waivin’ Flags Taxis Wants to Operate Between Campbell River & Port Hardy
