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Recall on some BC Transit buses leads to Victoria service disruptions

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Transport Canada bus recall will impact Victoria area
B.C. Transit says several buses in its fleet have been recalled by Transport Canada. 74 compressed natural gas buses were listed because low-pressure hoses aren't up to regulations and could leak natural gas – Jun 3, 2024

BC Transit is warning commuters of service reductions after 11 per cent of its Victoria fleet was recalled for safety reasons.

On Wednesday, Transport Canada issued a recall for 12 different models of Vicinity Motor Cop. Compressed natural gas (CNG) buses from 2017 to 2022.

A total of 43 buses have been removed from service for low-pressure CNG hoses that “may not meet the requirements of Canadian regulations.” These gas leaks could create a safety risk of fire and/or an explosion, it said.

Vicinity Motor Corporation says it will notify owners with instructions to inspect or replace the CNG system low-pressure hoses. They also recommend not using the buses until the recall repairs have been completed.

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BC Transit announced in a tweet Sunday night that the recall will impact service.

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“While BC Transit still has approximately 215 buses in service in Victoria, the removal of these buses has resulted in significant service impacts.” Jamie Weiss, senior media relations and public affairs advisor at BC Transit said in a statement.

Victorians seem to not be so thrilled with the current situation.

This recall is also impacting 20 per cent of the active fleet in the Central Fraser Valley Transit System.

The transit authority added that replacement parts are expected to arrive later this week and that affected buses will return to service once repaired.

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