Three new B.C. Transit Vicinity buses are coming to Prince George.

BC Transit and @CityofPG celebrated the arrival of new buses in the community! We're excited to welcome customers onto our new buses. #PrinceGeorge pic.twitter.com/gNeQHPGdPy

— BC Transit (@BCTransit) February 26, 2018

The new 35-foot medium duty buses will help better meet the transit needs of the community by replacing old transit systems.

Each bus can seat 30 passengers with room for another 24 standees.

There is also space for two mobility aids and two doors for more efficient operations.

“Our government is committed to investing in transit – it makes services accessible and life more affordable for British Columbians," said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. 

Each bus will cost approximately $347,000 and is funded by the Province of B.C and the City of Prince George through B.C. Transit’s local government lease fee program.

“The new buses will help us better connect people and the communities in Prince George,” said Manuel Achadinha, BC Transit President and Chief Executive Officer.

“Customers will see and hear a difference with the new buses as they are more effective and efficient.”

Photo credit: B.C. Transit

In order to improve safety, the new buses will have active closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.

“We are very excited that the residents of Prince George have the opportunity to travel in the newer vehicles – we look forward to enjoying the updates and improvements to the fleet,” said City of Prince George Mayor Lyn Hall.

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