Salt Spring Island Public Transit
The Service
Bus service was established on Salt Spring Island in January 2008. In the first year of service ridership was more than double what was expected with a maximum of 1,508 rides a week. Bus service was established on Salt Spring Island in January, 2008. In the first year of service ridership was more than double what was expected with a maximum of 1,508 rides a week. In 2009, the Salt Spring Island Transit System was awarded the “Exceptional Service with Outstanding Performance” award from the Canadian Urban Transit Association.
The Route
Salt Spring Island Transit has 5 routes running Monday through Saturday with extended hours during the summer months. Three routes connect the island’s three ferry terminals at Fulford, Long Harbour and Vesuvius with downtown Ganges. The fourth route is within Ganges and the fifth runs between the Fernwood neighbourhood and Ganges. The service utilizes lift-equipped minibuses that can accommodate passengers using mobility aids such as wheelchairs and scooters.
Funding
The transit system is funded by provincial contributions via B.C. Transit and by the CRD through local tax assessment and fare revenue.
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