Transit Service Grows in Salmo

WEST KOOTENAY– Effective April 1, 2013 an additional day of transit service will be offered between Salmo and Nelson.

The West Kootenay Transit Committee, in partnership with BC Transit and the Health Connections program, has decided to introduce Tuesday service for Salmo. The new Tuesday service, at the request of riders, will help offset the strong customer demand for the existing Thursday service. Service from Salmo begins at 8:05am with a return trip at 12:50pm.

The twice weekly service in Salmo will now match the level of service that is already offered in Nakusp and Kaslo.

Many more improvements are coming to the public transit system thanks to the regional collaboration resulting from the formation of the West Kootenay Transit Committee. BC Transit and the Committee have developed routes, schedules and fare structures that take a holistic approach to transit travel in the region. The new service is set to start July 2nd. Expect more details to be announced in the near future.

For more information on BC Transit service in Salmo call customer information at 1.877.843.2877 or consult www.bctransit.com

Media contact:

Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
250.995.5720
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com