Transit System: Fort St. John
FORT ST. JOHN – The City of Fort St. John and BC Transit will offer
free transit service on Remembrance Day, November 11, 2012.
The free rides will be offered only on routes #1 and #2 from 8:15 am –
12:35 pm and again from 2:45 pm – 7:15 pm on Remembrance Day only.
Customers who rely on handyDART can take advantage of free Remembrance Day
transit trips between 8 am – noon and again from 3:30 pm – 7 pm.
BC Transit encourages operators, when it is safe to do so, to stop their bus
at 11:00 am to observe the traditional minute of silence in honour of Canadians
who have served our country.
“Remembrance Day is the one special day in the year that we can come together
at our local Legion to remember and thank our veterans,” said Fort St.
John Mayor Lori Akerman. “The City is proud to be able to partner together
with BC Transit to provide free transit for our residents.”
“Providing free service to Fort St. John residents on Remembrance Day
is a small gesture to honour the significant sacrifices made by veterans and
members of the Canadian Forces,” said Manuel Achadinha, President and CEO
of BC Transit.
Media Contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
d: 250.995.5720
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
