Transit System: Cowichan Valley
BC Transit is pleased to notify its riders in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System that Unifor Locals 114 and 333 have reached an agreement with Transdev Canada to accept binding recommendations from special mediator Vince Ready and return to work.
Before service resumes all buses must undergo a thorough inspection, necessary maintenance work, cleaning and on-road testing for return to service. It’s also important for Transit Operators to refresh their training to ensure a safe resumption of service. This is the standard procedure when resuming operations after an extended period of time away from day-to-day service.
Our organization understands the serious impact this job action has had on residents and local businesses in the Cowichan Valley, and we have heard customers’ frustrations. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and are pleased the parties were able to reach this agreement.
BC Transit will update customers as more information becomes available. We encourage customers to sign up to receive alerts at alerts.bctransit.com/cowichan-valley/. Customers may also follow @BCTransit on X for updates.
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