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Double-decker buses, other capacity boosts coming to TransLink

Double-decker buses, other capacity boosts coming to TransLink

CEO also says that TransLink is on-track for getting procurements next year for West Broadway SkyTrain extension, Surrey LRT projects
Your Uber is not here: NDP puts ride-hailing decision on hold in B.C.

Your Uber is not here: NDP puts ride-hailing decision on hold in B.C.

Ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft will not be arriving in British Columbia this year. Transportation Minister Claire Trevena announced on Monday that the NDP government plans to consult with the taxi industry before creating a “made-in-B.C.
Icelandair launches year-round non-stop flights out of Vancouver

Icelandair launches year-round non-stop flights out of Vancouver

Airline’s added flights help Vancouver International Airport’s aim for record passenger count in 2017
U.S. company rolls peer-to-peer car rentals into B.C.

U.S. company rolls peer-to-peer car rentals into B.C.

The Airbnb of vehicle rentals already operating in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec
Port congestion sends Prince Rupert cargo south

Port congestion sends Prince Rupert cargo south

Global shipping lines divert containers as backlog bogs down newly expanded Fairview terminal
Victoria Harbour marina opening delayed by building boom

Victoria Harbour marina opening delayed by building boom

The slow pace of building the Victoria International Marina on the Songhees waterfront is frustrating for the project’s chief executive officer, who is citing the lack of building trades and other issues for delays.
Greyhound suffering “unsustainable” losses on passenger service

Greyhound suffering “unsustainable” losses on passenger service

Bus company lost $12.9 million on passenger operations in B.C. in last fiscal year
Proposed Greyhound cuts would leave riders in the lurch

Proposed Greyhound cuts would leave riders in the lurch

Company has applied to the BC Passenger Transportation Board for permission to cut four of its northern routes
Logistics company expands to Prince Rupert

Logistics company expands to Prince Rupert

New crops transloading facility is aimed at meeting demand from Asia
Canada Jetlines tweaks strategy in lead-up to launch

Canada Jetlines tweaks strategy in lead-up to launch

Airline executives to be based in Vancouver while operational centre to be in Ontario