Transit System: Salt Spring Island
SALT SPRING ISLAND – The Capital Regional District (CRD),
Salt Spring Island Transportation Commission (SSITC) and BC Transit are pleased to
announce ridership is up more than 15% when comparing September through December 2012
with September through December 2013.
In September 2013, a modest increase in operating hours was introduced with new
service to Walker’s Hook, expanded service to Fernwood and enhanced routing to
Vesuvius. The response from Salt Spring Island’s loyal customer base was
overwhelming, particularly in Fernwood where ridership has doubled September through
December, year over year.
The transit system on Salt Spring Island has increased every year since it first
began in 2008 with 45,980 passenger trips. Five years later, passenger trips have more
than doubled to 93,013 in 2013.
For more information on routes and schedules please pick up a Rider’s Guide on
board the bus or visit www.bctransit/com/regions/ssi General
inquiries can be directed to our automated number at 250.538.4282. All other customer
service information can be found at 250.537.6758.
Media contacts:
Wayne McIntyre, CRD Director Salt Spring Island Electoral Area 250.537.4448
Donald McLennan, SSI Transportation Commission 250.538.5567
John Barry, BC Transit 250.995.5830
