Transit System: Cowichan Valley
COWICHAN VALLEY, B.C. – The Cowichan Valley Regional District and
BC Transit will offer free transit service to veterans and members of the Canadian
Forces for the week of November 5 to 11, 2012.
This free service will be provided to any military personnel in uniform, and
those showing Army, Navy and Air Force association cards.
Plus all transit users can take advantage of free rides on Remembrance Day,
November 11, within the Cowichan Valley Transit System.
“The Cowichan Valley Regional District would like to thank all those past
and present members of the Canadian Forces who have served our country. In appreciation
and respect of your service we are once again pleased to partner with BC Transit
to offer Remembrance Day free transit,” said Rob Hutchins, Chair, Cowichan
Valley Regional District.
“I encourage residents to take advantage of transit free rides where possible
within the Cowichan Valley Transit System on Remembrance Day, November 11, and
attend the many Remembrance Day Ceremonies held throughout the valley,”
said Ian Morrison, Chair, Cowichan Valley Transit Committee.
BC Transit encourages operators, when it is safe to do so, to stop their bus
at 11:00 a.m. to observe the traditional minute of silence in honour of Canadians
who have served our country.
“Providing free service to Cowichan Valley 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,
BC Transit.
The free service will also include handyDART within the Cowichan Valley, but
excludes the Cowichan Valley Commuter to Victoria.
Please consult our website for more information www.bctransit.com.
Media Contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
d: 250.995.5720
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
