New Grande West Vicinity buses are arriving in Vernon and Coldstream as replacements for the current fleet of buses in the community. A total of ten buses will arrive in Vernon by the end of summer.
“Customers will see and hear a difference with these new Vicinity buses as they are more effective and efficient than the existing fleet,” said Manuel Achadinha, BC Transit President and Chief Executive Officer. “The new buses will help us to better connect people and communities in Vernon.”
The new buses are made by Grande West Transportation International Ltd., based in Aldergrove, B.C. The 30-foot medium duty buses will help better meet the transit needs of the communities they serve as they have better performance, more environmentally friendly and reduced fuel consumption.
“The City of Vernon is pleased to see the arrival of these new replacement buses. They will be rolled out into service as they arrive and the full fleet of ten will here in time for the 2018 Vernon and Coldstream transit system routes changes and improvements,” said City of Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund. “The size and capacity of these buses were selected knowing the how the transit system will expand over the years in line with the jointly developed Transit Future Plan the City’s Transportation Plans. These buses will be attractive, accessible and encourage greater ridership and we look forward to seeing them around Vernon.”
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