Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone, has issued the following statement regarding the recent Passenger Transportation Board decision to approve 175 additional vehicles for Vancouver taxi companies:

British Columbia plans to introduce a series of improvements to help the taxi industry modernize and remain competitive in anticipation of ride-sharing services coming to British Columbia by the holiday season at the end of 2017.

Mike Morris, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General teamed up with ICBC and Prince George RCMP, to remind motorists that there is never an excuse to drive while affected by alcohol or drugs and to plan ahead this holiday season.

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone teamed up with ICBC and Kamloops RCMP, to remind everyone that if your festivities include raising some glasses of holiday cheer, plan for a safe ride home ahead of time.

‘Tis the season of dinner parties, office gatherings, and holiday festivities! While it is important to enjoy the holiday season with friends and family, BC Liquor Stores throughout the province have an important message for British Columbians: Good hosts don’t let guests drink and drive.

Families in the Vancouver Island West school district will benefit from improved transportation services, thanks to $57,593 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.

Families in the Gulf Islands school district will benefit from improved transportation services, thanks to $328,264 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.

Every year for the past decade, BC Liquor Stores and Molson Coors have worked together to get British Columbians home safely during Halloween.