Transit System: Cowichan Valley
COWICHAN VALLEY – Five new light-duty buses are now operating in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System, providing safe, reliable and comfortable community service for people across the region.
The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses can carry up to 21 seated passengers, and provide flexibility for up to two mobility aids. Each new bus is equipped with a white LED destination sign, modern vinyl seating, quiet gasoline engine, increased interior lighting, and a rear route number. These features will improve the safety, cleanliness and customer experience for conventional and paratransit service.
The buses come equipped with a temporary vinyl panel installed to protect the health of drivers and passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic. These additions to the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System will replace existing diesel buses in the fleet that are nearing the end of their service life.
The deliveries are part of a wider plan to add approximately 70 light-duty buses in select transit systems in B.C. in 2020. An additional five new Micro Bird G5 light-duty buses were added to the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System in August of this year.
For more information, please visit bctransit.com.
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