CANADAHALIFAX news Nova Scotia offers financial support to Maritime Bus by admin 12 أبريل، 2022 written by admin 12 أبريل، 2022 75 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 Man faces long list of charges after standoff... 13 مارس، 2025 استطلاع: 40% من الكنديين يخشون فقدان وظائفهم 13 مارس، 2025 كندا تخفف العقوبات المالية عن سوريا وتندّد بالمجازر... 13 مارس، 2025 ‘Get ready for a wild ride’: Weather Network... 13 مارس، 2025 Clear skies expected in much of Nova Scotia... 13 مارس، 2025 Nova Scotia NDP urging public to weigh in... 13 مارس، 2025 Unsafe tap water is common in Newfoundland. This... 13 مارس، 2025 ترامب يصعّد حربه التجارية على كندا: الصلب والألومنيوم... 12 مارس، 2025 أونتاريو تفرض رسماً بنسبة 25% على الكهرباء إلى... 10 مارس، 2025 China tariff on Canadian seafood adds more volatility... 10 مارس، 2025