CANADAHALIFAX news Nova Scotia offers financial support to Maritime Bus by admin 12 أبريل، 2022 written by admin 12 أبريل، 2022 91 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 N.S. Power says hackers have published stolen data... 24 مايو، 2025 Man facing 18 charges evading police in stolen... 24 مايو، 2025 Woman dies following motorcycle crash in Stewiacke 24 مايو، 2025 Environment Canada predicts 3-5 major hurricanes this year 24 مايو، 2025 3weeks since two young children reported missing in... 24 مايو، 2025 A wet and windy weekend ahead for HRM 24 مايو، 2025 Weekend closure of MacKay Bridge to begin Friday... 24 مايو، 2025 مستقبل الكنديين في هارفارد موضع تساؤل بعد حظر... 24 مايو، 2025 بيان مشترك لوزراء مالية السبع لا ذكر فيه... 24 مايو، 2025 وفد أميركي يضم خمسة سيناتورات سيجتمع بكارني ووزراء 24 مايو، 2025