What price reliability?
In the latest article on our Opinion page, FAC Chair John Hodgkins considers whether the cost of a consistent, year-round service…
Fire Hazard Readiness – How BC Ferries would respond
The following information has been provided by BC Ferries’ Marine Superintendent as guidance on the protocols to be followed in the event of a major fire or…
Customer satisfaction plummets following service cuts
Each year, BC Ferries is required to commission an independent survey of customer satisfaction on a sample of 8 ferry routes,…
FAC Chairs challenge government, BC Ferries on Fares, Economies and Sustainability
MAY 21, 2015 – The Ferry Advisory Committee chairs were pleased, and surprised, with the announcement of the 1.9% preliminary fare…
Telling it like it is
“I’m not suggesting that communities and ferry advisory committees shouldn’t continue to talk to government and lobby government, but I think…
FAC Chairs react to price cap announcement
A GOOD START. A LONG, LONG WAY TO GO – Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs (FACC) 20 MARCH 2015 – Chairs of…
April 1 ferry schedule should improve reliability, reduce emissions
We’re less than three weeks away from the start of our new ferry schedule – and although not all of the changes are positive,…
Membership of new FAC is confirmed
Gabriola’s new Ferry Advisory Committee for 2015-2018 has been strengthened from four members to nine – reflecting a much wider cross-section of…
New ferry schedule announced for April 1
There’s good news for most, though not all, ferry users in our new ferry schedule announced today by BC Ferries for introduction on April 1….
New ferry schedule expected to start April 1
Shortly before Christmas, BC Ferries confirmed that a new ferry schedule is being planned for April 1 implementation. Details are expected…