WATCH ABOVE: Calgary Transit is promising a seamless transition when they take over HandiBus operations. Doug Vaessen reports.
CALGARY – Calgary HandiBus has announced plans to join Calgary Transit.
The company sent a letter to employees in November 2014, saying they would be ceasing operations because they could no longer afford to operate their bus fleet.
However, on Tuesday, the union voted 93 per cent in favour of having HandiBus operators and staff join the City of Calgary.
Director of Calgary Transit Doug Morgan is assuring customers their service won’t be affected.
“We are looking forward to having the HandiBus operators become Calgary Transit employees and to continue delivering great accessible service to the citizens of Calgary,” said Morgan. “Customers will continue to receive the same excellent service.”
The transition is still being finalized but is expected to begin in the summer.
Calgary HandiBus will continue as a registered charity with its focus on raising funds to purchase buses to help provide special needs transportation services to the community.
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