CANADAHALIFAX news Nova Scotia offers financial support to Maritime Bus by admin 12 أبريل، 2022 written by admin 12 أبريل، 2022 71 Prior to the pandemic, Maritime Bus employed more than 200 people in Nova Scotia CITYnews halifax \ Meghan Groff Listen to this article Nova Scotia is joining other Maritime provinces in offering financial support to keep Maritime Bus rolling. The province’s Department of Public Works says the more than $400,000 will help with the loses the company suffered during the pandemic, along with maintaining rural routes and meeting the increased demand for service as the tourism industry rebounds. “Maritime Bus provides an important, accessible and affordable bus service linking Nova Scotia communities within our province and to our Maritime neighbours,” said the department’s minister Kim Masland in a news release. New Brunswick has also allocated more than $400,000 to the company, while Prince Edward Island is kicking in almost $90,000. The amounts are proportional, based on the ratio of kilometres driven by Maritime Bus in each province. Late last year, the company’s owner Mike Cassidy told CityNews Halifax that some buses had been parked since the start of the pandemic. He said it would take several thousands of dollars to make repairs and replace corroded parts before they could safely return to the road. “All of the hoses, the starters, the alternators, it’s just going to be an unlimited list of what needs to be done,” he explained in December. In addition to transporting people, Maritime Bus also offers freight services, including carrying blood for Canadian Blood Services and other medical shipments for hospitals and pharmacies. Prior to the pandemic, it employed more than 200 people in Nova Scotia. 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail admin previous post Lab official fears new normal of health staff absences if COVID not controlled next post Tourism operators hard at work getting ready for the return of cruise ships You may also like الليبراليون ينتخبون زعيماً جديداً في 9 مارس وجولي... 11 يناير، 2025 بواليافر لانتخابات تمنحه تفويضاً واضحاً ليتحدث إلى الأميركيين 11 يناير، 2025 New Brunswick man charged in killings of two... 11 يناير، 2025 After N.S. wildfires, province brings in new tax... 11 يناير، 2025 P.E.I. oyster farmers fear without government help, MSX... 11 يناير، 2025 Drivers digging deeper to fill their tanks: Fuel... 11 يناير، 2025 جامعة غويلف: ارتفاع عدد الطلاب المصابين بإنفلونزا المعدة... 9 يناير، 2025 كنديون يبدون آراءهم في كلام ترامب عن ’’الولاية... 9 يناير، 2025 كندا تعدّ ردّاً على الرسوم الجمركية التي هدّدها... 9 يناير، 2025 مطالب بمزيد من التمويل للتعليم في شمال أونتاريو 9 يناير، 2025