Greyhound service cut plan met with BC resistance
CAW Local 114 President Gord McGrath urged BC residents to oppose Greyhound's bid to cut service to Vancouver Island and the interior as the PTB weighs licensing. The plan would trim about 3.54 million kilometers of BC service if approved, despite the District of Chetwynd accepting the proposal.
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Greyhound route cuts spark northern concerns and job fears
Chetwynd council passed a proposal on October 15 amid alarm from Prince George Mayor Shari Green over isolating northern communities and potential safety risks. Islanders would see service drop to one trip daily, drawing opposition from Strathcona Regional District and Campbell River, with CAW noting job losses across Greyhound sites including Campbell River depot. Greyhound BC reported a 1.4 million loss on BC passenger runs last year and warned Fraser Island skiers would lose access to Mt. Washington. Economist Jim Stanford and CAW supported the proposal, arguing reduced minimum ridership could be justified by growth.
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