Nanaimo Bus Service Expands

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RDN and BC Transit 

Outline 2012 Service Expansion

5,000 Service-Hours Being Added

 Open House Dec. 6 Beban Park

Bus travel in the Nanaimo area is about to get easier and more convenient thanks to a 5,000 service-hour expansion scheduled for March 4, 2012. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System and BC Transit are hosting an open house from 12 pm to 8 pm at Beban Park to explain the specifics of this expansion to current and future riders.

"This significant increase in transit service will mostly be noticeable to City of Nanaimo transit users, but there will also be improvements for residents of the Bowser area, and for commuters who travel to Nanaimo from the Oceanside area," explained Regional District of Nanaimo Transit Select Committee Chair Bill Holdom. "This open house will give our ridership the opportunity to take a look at these service improvements, ask questions and provide feedback about Regional District of Nanaimo Transit."

The expanded transit service will include more frequent trips to commercial areas and major hubs including Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Vancouver Island University and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, and will increase convenience for residents who use the system for day-to-day commuting.

"Expanded and improved transit service will support the growing demand of our customers in Nanaimo," said BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha. "Working with our local partners and gathering public feedback on these enhancements will help ensure that transit is effective, efficient, and provides the best value for our customers."

For more information about the Dec. 6 open house or the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System service expansion, call 250-390-6565 or 250-954-1001.