Transit System: Kimberley
KIMBERLEY – The City of Kimberley and BC Transit are delighted to announce transit ridership is on the rise – up 11.7% over last year. In its recently published annual report, BC Transit reported 14,723 passenger trips in 2012/13 compared to 13,183 in 2011/12.
The strong and steady growth in the Kimberley Transit System is credited to increased awareness following public consultation and a comprehensive service review.
“We are pleased to see a growing number of customers in the Kimberley region are taking advantage of the transit service,” said BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha. “The increase in passenger trips is a validation of our continued efforts to make public transit efficient and effective for all.”
Kimberley Mayor Ron McRae is delighted, stating that, “Increasing transit ridership fits the ImagineKimberley Integrated Community Sustainability Plan’s goals of supporting efficient modes of transportation that are reliable, user-friendly, and affordable.”
For more information, please consult https://www.bctransit.com/regions/kim or call 250.427.7400.
Media Contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
250.995.5720
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
