POWELL RIVER, B.C. — Powell River Peak reported that BC Transit recently conducted a transportation service review that identified the need for a third handyDART service bus to meet the needs of seniors.
City of Powell River Mayor Dave Formosa operates both handyDART and paratransit through Powell River Taxi, and said they could even use a fourth vehicle to meet demand, according to the paper. For the full story, click here.
As demand grows, B.C. paratransit looks to expand fleet
The transit system conducted a transportation service review that identified the need for a third handyDART service bus to meet the needs of seniors. The City of Powell River mayor said the service may need a fourth vehicle to meet demand.
May 23, 2014
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