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Shuttle service offers safe alternative for Calgary commute from Medicine Hat. J&L Shuttle Service.
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Need to get to Calgary? Medicine Hat shuttle service offers twice daily trips

Nov 26, 2024 | 12:41 PM

Getting to and from Calgary can be a precarious commute over the winter, with dangerous conditions creating various hazards.

Many travel to the city for the airport, hospital, or other services that may not be available locally.

With Medicine Hat flights being cancelled due to the weather, trips to Calgary are only more common this time of year.

J&L Shuttle is the only shuttle service still operating in Medicine Hat that offers trips outside of the city, to and from Calgary twice daily.

Andrew Campbell is one of the new owners of the shuttle service, along with Chris Edwards, as of this fall.

They have been working tirelessly to get the busses maintained properly and up to safety standards, for the winter conditions.

“Everything’s functioning in the buses, winter tires are on, heaters are working, and everything from the ground up. Making sure the passengers are comfortable and the buses are safe to be on the road,” said Campbell.

He said that when it comes to what they offer, you can leave the driving to their experienced staff.

The shuttle picks up riders right from their doorstep, and has multiple drop off points on the way to and around Calgary, the airport and hospital included.

He says that he would best describe the service as convenient and safe, as it removes many factors of trouble that a trip to the big city can create.

“I guess convenience is what I would say. You don’t have to spend money on your own fuel. You don’t have to worry about driving in bad conditions,” he said.

“You hop on the shuttle, and you know that you’re taken care of from point A to point B. So it’s just overall, just should be less stressful to people and just know that you’re going to be taken care of with us,”

A full list of J&L Shuttle’s services can be found on its website, including trip frequency and pickup and drop-off locations.

Travel to Calgary may be necessary for certain amenities, but one’s safety is never worth risking when alternatives are available.