BC Gov News

When Greyhound ends its bus service on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, 83% of its routes will be covered by other private operators by year’s end, meaning British Columbians will still be able to travel safely, affordably and reliably through most of the province.

The Government of British Columbia is quadrupling fines for party buses and commercial vehicles that do not meet inspection standards, to keep teenagers and minors safer.

A new contract has been awarded for Howe Sound Service Area 04, requiring higher standards and quicker responses to stalled vehicles on the Lions Gate and Ironworkers’ Memorial bridges.

The Highway 16 Bunce Road to Blackwater Road improvement project west of Prince George is complete, making it a safer and more efficient drive for people travelling throughout the community.

The new maintenance contract has been awarded for Service Area 12 in the Southern Interior, with improved standards and better highway conditions for British Columbians year-round.

A problematic intersection at the entranceway to Port McNeill is now safer, after significant upgrades were completed at Campbell Way and Highway 19.

Choke points for people travelling across the Fraser River will be significantly reduced with the next round of work starting on the Alex Fraser Bridge and the completion of the new interchange at Highway 91 and 72nd Avenue.