Battlefords residents concerned about Greyhound’s plans to end service
Locals and visitors are upset about Greyhound Canada’s plans to end passenger service in the Prairies this fall.
Earlier this week, Greyhound Canada announced that due to declining ridership it would be discontinuing its passenger and freight service October 31 in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, most of B.C., and west of Sudbury in northern Ontario.
“It’s pretty sad for others who have to travel,” said Prema Greedharry, who was at the North Battleford bus station Wednesday while visiting friends in the area. “It’s not convenient. I don’t think it’s very good, especially in the wintertime.”
The company said in a release its ridership has dropped by almost 41 per cent across Canada since 2010.