NANAIMO – BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo are bringing
the beloved Santa Bus back just in time to hear the Christmas
wish lists of our youngest riders.
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their elves are making the journey from the North
Pole to the Nanimo, Lantzville, Qualicum Beach and Parksville. The Santa
Bus will run on December 14 and 15, 2012. Donations of either non-perishable
food items or cash to the Salvation Army in Nanaimo and the Society of Organized
Services in Parksville would be greatly appreciated.
There’s more exciting holiday news: BC Transit and the Regional District
of Nanaimo are embracing the spirit of the season with FREE RIDES
on New Year’s Eve from 8:30 pm to 2:30 am.
BC Transit customers should also be aware of the holiday schedule changes:
December 24, 2012 – regular service until 7:30 pm
December 25, 2012 – no service
December 26, 2012 – Sunday service levels
December 31, 2012 – regular service until 8:30 pm, then free rides
on modified routes from 8:30 pm to 2:30 am (provided by the RDN and BC Transit)
January 1, 2013 — Sunday service levels (provided by RDN and Woodgrove
Centre)
For more information on the Santa Bus or other transit services in the Regional
District of Nanaimo, please call 250.390.4531 in Nanaimo or 250.954.1001 in
Parksville/Qualicum or consult our website www.bctransit.com/regions/nan
Media Contacts:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
d: 250.995.5720
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
Daniel Pearce
Manager, Transit Operations
Regional District of Nanaimo
Phone: 250.390.6501
