Minister says Greyhound’s decision to cut, reduce routes in B.C. ‘unfortunate’
VANCOUVER — Greyhound Canada will eliminate or reduce routes in northern British Columbia, the Interior and Vancouver Island amid financial losses and a steep drop in passengers.
Local governments and the province’s transportation minister say the company is gutting an essential service.
The Passenger Transportation Board approved Greyhound’s application to cut and reduce routes after the company cited millions of dollars in losses due to declining ridership.
The board says in a written decision that passenger demand for the service has declined 46 per cent since 2010.