Transit System: Campbell River
CAMPBELL RIVER – BC Transit and the City of Campbell River are
delighted to announce ridership is on the rise – up 9 per cent over last
year. In its Annual Report, BC Transit celebrated Campbell River as a market
leader with 608,725 trips in 2011/12 compared with 558,885 in 2010/11.
BC Transit is particularly encouraged with the growing number of Campbell River
customers who hold monthly passes or who are buying prepaid tickets. Monthly
passes up by 17 per cent for adults and seniors, while college monthly pass
holders have climbed 40 per cent this year. Prepaid tickets in Campbell River
grew up 10 per cent in 2011/12 fiscal year.
“Attracting new riders is always exciting,” said BC Transit President
and CEO Manuel Achadinha. “But when we can build long-term relationships
with our riders, we know that our system is an effective and efficient alternative
to the single occupancy vehicle.”
“We are pleased that the ridership has increased so significantly and
that Campbell River residents are encouraged to choose transit as a safe, environment
friendly and cost-effective transportation mode,” said Campbell River Mayor
Walter Jakeway.
Thank you, Campbell River, for choosing BC Transit. Together we are making
communities more sustainable.
For more information on routes, schedules and fares in Campbell River; consult
our website www.bctransit.com or contact
your local operator 250.287.7433.
Media Contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
d: 250.995.5720
c: 250.507.8145
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
www.bctransit.com
