Transit System: Revelstoke, Shuswap
OKANAGAN/KOOTENAY – New light-duty buses have recently joined the Revelstoke Transit System and the Shuswap Regional Transit System, providing safe, reliable and comfortable community service for customers.
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. Four new buses are joining the Revelstoke Transit System and six are joining the Shuswap Regional Transit System to replace existing diesel buses in the fleet that are nearing the end of their service life.
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. The buses also come equipped with a temporary vinyl panel installed to protect the health of drivers and passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic. These features will improve the safety, cleanliness and customer experience for conventional and paratransit service.
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 two new Micro Bird G5 light-duty buses were added to the Shuswap Regional Transit System in August of this year.
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250-880-1303
