For Immediate Release - Vancouver July 25, 2009
PACIFIC COACH SUSPENDS COACH SERVICE
YVR Airport to/from Nanaimo/Duke Point via B.C. Ferries
Vancouver, B.C. – July 25, 2009 – Pacific Coach Lines (PCL) has announced suspension of coach service between Nanaimo and YVR (Vancouver International Airport) via Duke Point effective September 29, 2009.
The route featured four daily departures, Thursday through Monday from Nanaimo via Duke Point to YVR, and, from YVR to Nanaimo via Duke Point. The route provided the public with direct connections utilizing Nanaimo Regional Transit in the Regional District of Nanaimo at Transit Exchanges.
Tom Choe, Vice President, Operations & Planning, Pacific Coach, when announcing this suspension July 24th in Vancouver stated “…it should be recognized that PCL is always attempting to connect our communities closer together..”. The decision to suspend operations was based on the current economic climate where business and leisure traffic levels cannot sustain this direct coach service between Nanaimo and YVR Airport.
PCL wishes to recognize the outstanding partnership of B.C. Ferries and the Regional District of Nanaimo and the support of the tourism communities in Nanaimo, Parksville & Qualicum and Tofino Bus.
A reduced schedule will commence July 30th through September 28th 2009 at which time the service will be suspended.
An alternate method is available to the public, travelling as foot passengers, B.C. Ferries provides year-round service from Duke Point connecting with PCL at Tsawwassen to YVR Airport, and, YVR Airport to Tsawwassen where customers may board BC Ferries bound for Duke Point.
For further information contact:
Darian Tooley
Director, Sales & Marketing
Pacific Coach Lines Ltd.
dtooley@pacificcoach.com
604.692.2010
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