QUESNEL – The City of Quesnel and BC Transit are delighted to announce
ridership is on the rise – up 6.3% over last year. In its recently published
annual report, BC Transit recorded 77,642 passenger trips in 2012/13 as compared
to 73,014 in 2011/12.
A strong and steady growth on both fixed transit routes and on the regional
handyDART service are credited with the increase in passengers. A recent service
review and public consultation survey found Quesnel Transit scored high marks
from its customers. 82% of survey respondents were satisfied or very satisfied
with the transit coverage to their homes, 88% said the service is safe and courteous
drivers scored highest with a 93% satisfied or very satisfied rating.
“When customers are invested and aware of the many benefits of transit
our systems become more efficient and effective,” said BC Transit President
and CEO Manuel Achadinha. “Together with our partners the City of Quesnel
and the Cariboo Regional District, we will continue to work hard to make transit
the smart and attractive choice for residents in Quesnel.”
“I am pleased that our residents are increasing their use of the transit
system,” said Mayor Mary Sjostrom. “Upcoming improvements will continue
to ensure that future ridership demands are being met and that the system is
as efficient as possible.”
“As a former city councillor, I know we have a great public transit system
here in Quesnel,” and I’m glad to see more people taking advantage
of this great service,” said Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes.
For more information on transit schedules and routes in Quesnel, please consult
www.bctransit.com/regions/que
or call customer service at 250.992.1109.
Media Contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
250.995.5720
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
