Prince Rupert Transit reinstates runs to the schedule for routes 51 and 53

Some good news for Transit users today with the reinstatement
of some daytime runs for Prince Rupert Transit

BC Transit which operates Transit service in the city though the contractor PW Transit, has announced they have reinstated some additional trips on a pair of City of Prince Rupert transit runs. 

The service had been cut back last year owing to a driver shortage, with more employees now on hand for operations that have reintroduces four weekday trips on routes 51 and 53.

The changes are as follows: 

Route 51 Seal Cove, departing the Downtown Exchange at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 

Route 53 Crestview, departing the Downtown Exchange at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday to Friday. 

The new additions go into effect as of today.

Towards their efforts to improve on service in Prince Rupert, BC Transit and its operating company in the Prince Rupert Transit System note that they and PW Transit, are working hard to hire more drivers and are looking for people with strong customer service skills, who enjoy interacting with the public and supporting their community. 

They also note that if someone is interested in a career with PW Transit, they can get more information here.

Transit users can find the latest notes and scheduling on Prince Rupert service here, those transit users in Port Edward can access their information here.

Last week BC Transit also released the names of the latest members of their Board, with the Northwest gaining some access to the Board through the appointment of Smithers Mayor Gladys Atrill, she was one of four Mayors appointed to the Board.

More on that announcement can be reviewed here.

Further notes on Transit in Prince Rupert and across the Northwest can be explored through our Highway 16 Transportation archive page.