REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO – In the coming days, passengers can expect to see four new light-duty buses operating in the Regional District of Nanaimo 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.
All four 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 Regional District of Nanaimo 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 15 new Micro Bird G5 light-duty buses were added to the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System in July of this year.
For more information, please visit bctransit.com.
Media contacts
BC Transit communications
250-880-1303
media@bctransit.com
Regional District of Nanaimo
Lisa Moilanen, Engagement Coordinator
250-390-6554
lmoilanen@rdn.bc.ca
