BC Ferries and the provincial government have come to an agreement on how to gradually increase service levels as B.C. re-opens.
The ferry corporation advised in a press release that a temporary service level agreement is now in place through to Sept. 7. BC Ferries says its service increases will be done 91裸聊视频渋n a thoughtful and controlled way91裸聊视频� and will follow provincial and federal guidelines.
Some of the initial steps will come into effect June 9, when BC Ferries increases service between Tsawwassen and the southern Gulf Islands, including re-opening Salt Spring Island91裸聊视频檚 Long Harbour terminal.
June 24 will see resumption of regular service between Brentwood Bay and Mill Bay.
BC Ferries91裸聊视频� website indicates that current ferry schedules on major routes including Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay, Tsawwassen-Duke Point and Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay are in effect through to the end of June, and 91裸聊视频渟chedules from July to September are not confirmed and will be updated soon.91裸聊视频�
Northern and mid-coast communities will continue to see winter service levels and the direct service Bella Coola-Port Hardy route 91裸聊视频渨ill not be introduced at this time.91裸聊视频�
The BC Ferries release notes that the ferry corporation will continue to monitor traffic and will add sailings as required over the summer months.
91裸聊视频淏C Ferries understands the important role we play in British Columbia91裸聊视频檚 social and economic recovery,91裸聊视频� said Mark Collins, BC Ferries president and CEO, in the release. 91裸聊视频淲e remain committed to ensuring coastal communities have reliable access to essential goods and transportation for residents, emergency personnel and health care workers. However, it will take some time before we return to pre-COVID-19 traffic demand and full service offerings.91裸聊视频�
BC Ferries notes that it continues to observe Transport Canada91裸聊视频檚 directive to limit passenger capacity on vessels to 50 per cent to support physical distancing. As well, customers may remain in their vehicles on any car deck during sailings and additional cleaning and passenger screening measures are in place.
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